Ford Electric Ranger 1998 Student Manual page 42

LESSON 1: VEHICLE OVERVIEW
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
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Electrical
energy
•
In a conventional friction braking system, the kinetic energy of
deceleration is transformed into heat.
– This heat is dissipated into the surrounding air.
•
The function of the regenerative braking system (RBS) is to
recover some of this kinetic energy during deceleration and
improve overall vehicle efficiency.
•
Regenerative braking is accomplished by using vehicle
deceleration to drive the motor/transaxle.
– This causes the motor to act as a generator and convert vehicle
kinetic energy into electrical energy that is stored by the traction
battery.
Kinetic
energy
1998 Ranger EV New Model Training
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