The type of automotive braking in hybrid and electric cars. As drivers remove their foot from the accelerator, the electric motor acts as a brake by resisting the rotation of the wheel and generating electricity to the battery at the same time.
Regenerative and Friction
Regenerative braking provides most of the vehicle's stopping power, but the vehicle's disc or drum brakes take over when required. Brake wear is significantly less with regeneratwive braking systems. See
electric vehicle and
electric vehicle types.