JRscooby wrote:
fj12ryder wrote:
But wouldn't that regenerative running create a pretty large drag on the tow vehicle? I mean it's part of the braking system isn't it?
I have played with this idea for a while. (Play; no MH, no EV, no knowledge)
I'm sure the regen would be a drag. But could it be controlled? Say on with the Jake? The one issue I see would be the Batt at 100% charge, the braking is gone. But then dream a little more. At some level of throttle opening, could the motor engage? Reprogram the cruse control so hold the vehicle in place behind MH on it's power? That would reduce load on MH powerplant. Or even push the MH to the point of tire slip. This would allow a smaller engine to climb hill or accelerate faster.
I think it would be a fun discussion
The software on the car would limit the regen braking as it got closer to 100 percent battery. That’s why most EV’ers on a day to day basis tend to only charge to 90 percent so we don’t lose regeneration. We charge to 100 percent before toad trips and of course driving style has to be a little different until you wear off 5 or 10 percent. Not a big deal, but part of the discussion for sure.
