Brake Energy Regeneration Technology(If Equipped) - Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual

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8.21 Brake Energy Regeneration Technology(If equipped)

In
"Brake Energy Regeneration"
energy is generated through Alternator during braking /
decelerating and preserved in the battery. This optimisation
process of electrical energy generation leads to reduced fuel
consumption and emission. Also, during accelerations, generation
process is disabled which reduces load on the engine leading to
improvement in vehicle performance. The system architecture is
equipped with battery management sensor (patented by Mahindra)
and an intelligent alternator which ensures optimal electrical
energy management as an additional benefit
8.21.1 How Does the system Work?
While braking/decelerating, energy is transferred from wheels to
battery
• For auto stop to happen the following major conditions are to be
met
While accelerating, the alternator is disabled and the energy is available
to wheels
• When the vehicle is accelerating for example, while overtaking,
alternator will be electrically disabled and load on the engine
reduces which helps to accelerate little faster
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8.21.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the advantage of this system?
1.
The "Brake Energy Regeneration" system helps in attaining
better fuel efficiency on your vehicle as you drive and thus
reduces your running costs. The fuel efficiency improvement
depends on various parameters of your driving pattern and
vehicle conditions
What are the other advantages of this system?
2.
• Since the engine is switched off during traffic signals/ jams,
considerable amount of carbon dioxide release to the
atmosphere is avoided. This reduces global warming and
thus provides us with a sustainable planet to live in.
• It improves the vehicle performance during acceleration
• It improves the battery life by proper battery conditioning
• No need to perform any additional actions towards the
benefits - the system works as you drive your vehicle
What are the additional parts of the system?
3.
The system consists of
• Battery Management Sensor (BMS)
• Intelligent Alternator
• Headlamp PWM Modules
What is the function of Intelligent Alternator?
4.
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