Development and Performance Analysis of a Regenerative Braking-Based Self-Charging Electric Vehicle
Keywords:
Battery Management Systems (BMS), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Energy efficiency, Energy recovery systems, Flywheel energy storage, Power electronics, Regenerative braking, Self-charging mechanisms, Sustainable transportation, Urban mobilityAbstract
The rising demand for sustainable transportation solutions has led to increased focus on Electric Vehicles (EVs) and associated energy-efficient technologies. This study presents the design, integration, and experimental validation of a regenerative braking-based self-charging mechanism for EVs. The proposed system captures kinetic energy typically dissipated during braking and converts it into storable electrical energy through a hybrid mechanical-electrical framework. Key components include a geared DC motor operating in generator mode, a flywheel for transient energy retention, and a power management circuit interfaced with a rechargeable battery. The prototype was evaluated under varying rotational speeds, and the corresponding voltage output was recorded. Experimental findings confirm the system’s capability to efficiently recover energy, thereby demonstrating its potential to enhance the energy autonomy and sustainability of urban electric vehicle platforms.
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