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Originally Posted by JRMichler
It takes work to generate electricity. Every watt of electricity generated is added rolling resistance. The total increase in rolling resistance is equal to the electricity generated divided by the efficiency of generating that electricity.
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I agree that it doesn't seem practical. But the tyre is deflecting anyway, using this deflection to generate electricity will add resistance to the tread deforming, basically making the tread stiffer and reducing rolling res. Problem for us would be as you raise tyre pressure the energy generated will drop.