i-ELOOP; Energy ; Electrical - Page 209

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i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the
power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery
(capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the
vehicle's electrical devices.

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A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts the
kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently according to the
vehicle conditions.

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A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized
quickly.

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A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage
useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.

Electric components

Engine Components

Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc

Accelerator OFF

Accelerator ON

Energy     

regeneration

Charge

Battery

Battery

Power

Power

Electric components

Engine Components

Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc

Engine

Variable 
Voltage 
alternator

Variable 
Voltage 
alternator

Engine

Tire

Tire

Capacitor

Capacitor

DC-DC converter

DC-DC converter

Kinetic energy
Electrical 

When Driving

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Some models.

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