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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
One of the earliest 'lessons learned' is the futility of maximizing hybrid performance by trying to use regenerative energy. Regenerative braking helps but it there are other aspects to hybrid efficiency . . . for the efficient ones.
Bob Wiilson
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See my post here, where E-bikers will be trying this:
https://endless-sphere.com/sphere/th...0/post-1828002
NB that E-bikes + a rider have the areodynamics of an outhouse with the door open so they slow down fast.
Then they have low weight, so no low speed momentum to speak of.
Yet they still get at least 5% from regen and way less brake pad changing.
Momentum P = 1/2.m.v squared.
An eco car has way better CD and way more momentum, so the above idea to be able to capture more of the power from braking will work way better.
If there was nothing to be gained from regen, there would be no reason for hybrids.
The BYD cars are serial hybrids with a direct top gear for cruising.
They do 200 km/l.