Regenerative Braking-VW Passat

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  1. Friar Tuck

    Friar Tuck Member

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    My friend is buying a Volkswagen Passat (In the USA I think it is a CC whatever that means)

    It has regenerative braking, but not like the Prius.

    Does anyone know how it works.????

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    #1 Friar Tuck, Feb 8, 2011
  2. seftonm

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    Likely decouples alternator from the engine most of the time and only charges when decelerating.
     
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  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    It maybe the one that BMW is touting on some of their cars.

    It charges the 12V battery thus gaining 1 or 2 mpg (which may not seem like much but every bit helps on a regular car).
     
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