Glossary / General

regeneration

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Regeneration is when a car recovers energy when you slow down or lift off the gas, using it to recharge the battery instead of wasting it as heat.

Technical Definition

Regeneration refers to the process in hybrid and electric vehicles where the kinetic energy during braking or throttle lift-off is converted back into electrical energy to recharge the battery, improving efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"Steve and Matt were debating the most efficient level of regeneration on throttle lift-off to use, and yes, thank you, Nick."
Bonus: Steve and Matt read your letters My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 26:39

"We talked about how regeneration and one pedal is a great thing for your brakes. Yeah. And you're using them less."
117 - You just bought an EV? Everything you need to know! Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 30:37

"it features regen extend technology which is designed to cut the frequency and duration of regenerations by up to 50%. And what that can do is help you avoid that huge bill we've heard a ton of..."
The Smart Way to Build a 4th Gen Cummins The Diesel Podcast 33:44