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regen

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[ree-jen, ri-jen] / ˈriˌdʒɛn, rɪˈdʒɛn /

noun

  1. a clipping of regeneration or regenerative.


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I did have a couple moments coming to a stop when I could feel the friction brakes fumble the handoff with the regen braking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026

You can definitely feel the difference between the normal mode and the one-pedal mode, which ups the regen when you lift your foot off the accelerator.

From The Verge ● May 19, 2022

A generous five regen levels, selectable via paddle shifters, range from a coast mode to the strongest “iPedal” setting.

From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2022

To preserve a more traditional feel, Porsche’s regen system turns on only when the brake pedal is pressed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2019

It is not only in its Closes, methought, that Scotland needs regen eration.

From Without Prejudice by Israel Zangwill

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