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Regenerative Braking
Inside this lesson
- Explain how the motor acts as a generator during braking
- Trace the round-trip efficiency chain (kinetic → electrical → chemical → back)
- Describe the charge-acceptance and SOC limits on regen
- Explain one-pedal driving and blending with friction brakes
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Educational content covering topics typical of a first- and second-year automotive engineering curriculum. Not a substitute for accredited coursework, and not suitable for real vehicle design, operation, regulation, or safety decisions without review by a licensed professional engineer. References to WLTP/EPA test cycles, ISO 26262, NCAP/IIHS, or SAE levels are descriptive context only, not compliance, certification, or capability guidance.