Originally Posted by
foama
Even the smallest stripped-naked model in Europe has regenerative braking! It costs almost nothing to add and helps reduce consumption a little bit.
Technically all it is, is that the alternator charges the battery independant of battery state when
A) the motor is braking (foot off gas)
and when the
B) engine is above a certain amount of rpm (usually about 1500- 2500rpm depending on make and model).
In practical terms, all Mitsu needed to do was to program the ECU accordingly, since the voltage regulator is ECU controlled.
Even if electrical return is less than stellar the added drag force could extend the life of brake pads and increase safety for Mirages in mountainous/hilly terrain.
Will weld for beer.
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