Looking for a Birdie?
This golf cart may have a little more torque than the average golfer needs, but it shows the power of an electric motor with regenerative braking.
D&D Motor
Systems Inc., Syracuse,
N.Y., a maker of electric
motors and controllers,
says its regenerative
braking also increases
vehicle range from 2
to 10%, depending on
setup and application.
The company’s motors
additionally go into small
cars such as Volkswagens,
Geo Metros, Datsuns, and
Fiats, as well as mining
vehicles, forklifts, boats,
and bow thrusters.