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Originally Posted by Maker
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.
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...And the energy that cannot be put back into the battery (under hard braking or battery at 100% SOC) is flared-off via a large ceramic resister under the passenger side seat in the EZGO. It is a better idea than flaring heat using a brake pad
