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Old 06-03-2024, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Maker View Post
The original message was the cart uses reverse motor braking...

That does not mean the motor turns in "reverse". The motor is electronically changed into operating as a generator. The cart's forward motion is now used to drive the motor. Since operating in generator mode, the motor consumes the kinetic energy of movement, converting it into electricity. In other words, the motor becomes a mini power generation plant. The generation slows the cart, and recharges the battery at the same time.
Also called braking regen.
This captures kinetic as electricity to be used to get moving. Net overall saving battery use to extend range.
Now that explanation does make a lot of sense. The initial one I read did NOT.