Bicycle Bob -
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Originally Posted by Bicycle Bob
Even on a small car, the brakes can absorb energy at a rate in the hundreds of horsepower. A generator for even a hundred HP, which might suffice for most situations, would still be rather heavy to carry around, as would be the system to store power at that rate. Regenerative braking systems are not always worth while even if you already have an electric traction motor. I just did an 80 mile round trip, and only touched the brakes at the ends.
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Would this be a situation where
ultracapacitors could be used to *temporarily* store the energy? It could be used in the HHO design or to supplement the alternator, but without(?) the weight penalty.
CarloSW2