How dose a regenerative braking system work?

With the change of people's concepts and the advancement of technology,
more and more people are now using electric forklifts and electric trucks.
And a regenerative braking system comes into play.
This article discusses what a regenerative braking system is and how it works.

What is a regenerative braking system?

Regenerative braking, also known as feedback braking, is a braking technology used on electric vehicles.
When braking, the vehicle's kinetic energy is converted and stored for subsequent use;
instead of becoming useless heat.

So how does the regenerative braking system work?

Regenerative braking switches the motor to generator operation during braking conditions.
It uses the inertia of the vehicle to drive the motor rotor to rotate and generate reverse torque.
It converts part of the kinetic energy or potential energy into electrical energy and stores or uses it.
Therefore, this is an energy The process of recycling.
This process can be divided into the following steps:

Generator mode start

When the brake pedal is depressed, the electric motor's electronic control system senses
and immediately converts the motor into generator mode.

In generator mode, the motor begins feeding energy back to the battery or supercapacitor.

Kinetic energy conversion

As the vehicle slows down and stops, the kinetic energy of the wheel movement is transferred
to the electric motor through a mechanical device, causing it to rotate.

Electric motors convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and
send it to batteries or supercapacitors for storage.

Energy management and storage

Batteries or supercapacitors receive, store and release electrical energy.
During regenerative braking, they act as an energy management system.

The stored electrical energy can be used to power the electric motor when accelerating or driving,
reducing demand on the battery and extending the range.

control and regulation

The entire regenerative braking process is controlled and regulated through an electronic control system.
It monitors the status of the vehicle, the driver's operation and energy storage, and controls the motor's torque
and the storage and release of electric energy according to actual needs.

So what benefits does the regenerative braking system bring to electric vehicles?

Our next article will give you the answer.

FLIFT Electric Pallet Stacker with regenerative braking system