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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile
I have a pair of cars with regenerative alternators.
My 0.9l two cylinder engine's alt has been ramped up- all the way to 120A! That's 1680 watts  The limiting factor is the batteries charge acceptance. |
I think it is a good idea to use an alternator for regenerative braking - if you have to have one in the first place and can use the regeneration without adding much cost or weight.
There has to be some way to store the power.
A regular lead acid battery in operation will usually be charged close to max.
Your Fiat must have some extra capacity to fill or it would all go to waste?
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