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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
I think that regenerative shock absorbers have a better prospect at being practical.
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True. A shock absorber converts suspension movement into heat by churning a fluid. A regenerative shock absorber would convert that movement into electricity instead of heat.
The downside is that smooth roads would generate very little electricity, and regenerative shocks would be heavier than standard shocks. Regenerative shocks would be perfect for somebody driving on washboard gravel roads.
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