Regenerative braking takes the forward motion of the vehicle and turns it into electrical energy.
Regenerative braking is nothing new – it’s been around just about as long as there have been electric trolley cars and electric trains. And it’s not even a case that it hasn’t been around for a very long time in the auto industry. The difference is that the automotive industry has only recently adopted a large-scale regenerative braking system for itself with the advent of the modern hybrid and electric car.
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The secret to diagnosing air ride problems is knowing what criteria the system uses to regulate the compressor/reservoir and having the right tool.
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New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature.
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