regenerative braking

American  

[ri-jen-er-uh-tiv bray-king] / rɪˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv ˈbreɪ kɪŋ /

noun

1. a braking system that captures the kinetic energy used to stop a vehicle and converts it into electricity to recharge the vehicle's batteries.

   If a car is expected to usually be used in stop-go driving, the regenerative braking can be very beneficial.

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Etymology

Origin of regenerative braking

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

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regenerative braking

Since regenerative braking lets you drive with just the accelerator pedal, I go days without ever touching the brake pedal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

The cars have fully recyclable aluminum shells and a regenerative braking system, according to LAWA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024

Like many electric vehicles, the Jaguar I-Pace offers regenerative braking, in which the energy created as the car brakes is re-captured and sent back to the battery.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2024

From regenerative braking to the quiet hum of battery-powered cruising, electric vehicles are upending many a fundamental when it comes to the traditional driving experience.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024

The issue involves the vehicles’ regenerative braking system, which generates electricity from the car’s motion when the driver takes a foot off the accelerator.

From New York Times ● May 12, 2023

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