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Old 03-29-2011, 12:21 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dcb View Post
It is referred to as "dynamic braking", it isn't actually storing any energy though, just heating resistors. It is a reasonable way to slow down an electric motor if you don't have batteries, but does not make it regen.
Yes. It'd be like calling a diesel semi a pneumatic hybrid because the Jake brakes act as an air compressor...
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