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• Regenerative brake
  ...[[motion (physics)|motion]] into [[electricity]] or be reversed to convert electricity into motion. ...efficiency depends on numerous factors, such as the state of charge of the battery, how many wheels are equipped to use the regenerative braking system, and w
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• Regenerative brakes
  ...s similar to an [[electromagnetic brake]], which generates heat instead of electricity and is unable to completely stop a rotor. ...[[motion (physics)|motion]] into [[electricity]] or be reversed to convert electricity into motion.
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• Car battery
  [[Image:Photo-CarBattery.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Lead-acid car battery]] ...] of a vehicle’s [[internal combustion engine|engine]] or a '''[[traction battery]]''' (used for the main power source of an [[electric vehicle]]).
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• Regenerative braking
  ...rid electric]] vehicles, the energy is stored in a [[battery (electricity)|battery]] or bank of [[capacitors]] for later use. ...vehicle on the same supply system is not currently drawing power or if the battery or capacitors are already charged. For this reason, it is normal to also in
  5 KB (800 words) - 09:12, 7 October 2009
• Effedi
  ...et as the electric version is set to be imported into the UK by the Sakura Battery Co Ltd. Homologated as a 'quadricycle', it is 1.44 metres wide and 1.67 met ...rging system all the car's owner requires is access to a standard domestic electricity supply socket. Each of the Maranello4's range of powerplants is coupled up
  5 KB (885 words) - 16:42, 23 March 2009
• Brake
  ...r]], then [[Rectifiers|rectified]] and stored in a [[battery (electricity)|battery]] for later use.
  3 KB (420 words) - 10:47, 8 October 2009
• Electric car
  ...y motors, or in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s. The [[Electricity|electrical]] [[energy]] used to power the motors may be obtained from a dir ...motors also have the unusual ability to convert movement energy back into electricity, through [[regenerative braking]]. This can be used to reduce the wear on
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• Ignition system
  ...event of a failure. Some older automobiles had both a magneto system and a battery actuated system (see below) running simultaneously to ensure proper ignitio ==Battery operated ignition==
  15 KB (2,376 words) - 14:22, 24 September 2009
• Electric vehicle
  *from [[chemical energy]] stored on the vehicle in on-board batteries: [[Battery electric vehicle]] (BEV) ...Electric motors also have the ability to convert movement energy back into electricity, through [[regenerative braking]]. This can be used to reduce the wear on
  18 KB (2,741 words) - 15:59, 24 June 2009
• Automobile self starter
  ...rent (electricity)|current]] power from the [[lead-acid battery | starting battery]] is applied to the solenoid (the thin, [[grey]] wire in the image above), ...rter's pinion gear shaft. This allowed lower current to be drawn from the battery to run the starter, and still had the initial torque needed to turn the fly
  7 KB (1,049 words) - 22:37, 23 September 2009
• Hydrogen vehicle
  * In fuel-cell conversion, the hydrogen is turned into electricity through fuel cells which then power electric motors. ...like [[fossil fuel]]s, but a carrier, much like a [[battery (electricity)|battery]]. It can be made from both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. A
  22 KB (3,293 words) - 00:01, 23 June 2009
• Electric vehicle conversion
  ...(electricity)|battery]] [[electricity|electric]] propulsion, creating a [[battery electric vehicle]]. In some cases the vehicle may be built by the converter *The battery pack, which provides a source of electrical power.
  15 KB (2,335 words) - 09:11, 7 October 2009
• Engine
  ...xerting a [[torque]], which is used to operate other machinery, generate [[electricity]], [[pump]] water or [[gas compressor|compress gas]]. While [[Chemistry |chemical]] and [[Electricity |electrical]] engines of enormous power dominate the modern world, engines
  9 KB (1,353 words) - 00:51, 9 August 2009
• Marine engine
  ...xerting a [[torque]], which is used to operate other machinery, generate [[electricity]], [[pump]] water or [[gas compressor|compress gas]]. While [[Chemistry |chemical]] and [[Electricity |electrical]] engines of enormous power dominate the modern world, engines
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• Hybrid vehicle drivetrain
  ...rter motor]] and the [[alternator]]. To store power, a hybrid uses a large battery pack with a higher voltage than the normal automotive 12 volts. Accessories ...[[flywheel]], which can improve efficiency by minimizing the losses in the battery.
  22 KB (3,527 words) - 09:10, 7 October 2009
• Hybrid vehicles
  ...er to an electric motor that drives the vehicle. This contrasts with all-[[Battery electric vehicle|electric car]]s which use batteries charged by an external ...tricity generated with coal, the most polluting source. On the other hand, electricity generated with coal in a central power plant is still much cleaner than pur
  64 KB (9,873 words) - 22:35, 14 June 2009
• Four-cylinder
  ...s. However, the high cost and weight and poor energy density of [[battery (electricity)|batteries]] and lack of affordable onboard electric generators such as [[f ...lectrical spark to ignite the air-fuel mix in the engine's cylinders. This battery can be recharged during operation using an ''[[alternator]]'' driven by the
  22 KB (3,344 words) - 22:07, 11 August 2009
• Internal-combustion engine
  ...s. However, the high cost and weight and poor energy density of [[battery (electricity)|batteries]] and lack of affordable onboard electric generators such as [[f ...lectrical spark to ignite the air-fuel mix in the engine's cylinders. This battery can be recharged during operation using an ''[[alternator]]'' driven by the
  20 KB (3,085 words) - 13:24, 8 October 2009
• Automobile
  ...erator (car)|accelerator]], [[ignition]] using sparks from a [[car battery|battery]], the [[spark plug]], the [[clutch]], the [[gear shift]], and the water [[ ...ould not be needed. However, despite this the electric car is held back by battery technology - a cell with comparable energy density to a tank of liquid fuel
  31 KB (4,648 words) - 15:58, 10 August 2009
• Internal combustion engine
  ...gine's cylinders. This battery can be recharged during operation using an electricity-generating device, such as an [[alternator]] or [[generator]] driven by the ...ill run just as well in cold weather once started. Most diesels also have battery and charging systems however this system is secondary and is added by manuf
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