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What is Regenerative Braking System in an Electric Vehicle?

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We spend a huge amount of fuel on transportation and automobiles. While  travelling from one place to another, the energy in fuels like petrol and diesel get converted into heat to power all ignition systems. Some of the energy from the fuel gets converted into kinetic energy for powering the vehicle, while some of it is lost due to friction. The conventional braking system in a fuel-driven vehicle causes friction between brake pads and brake disc when a driver applies brakes to stop the vehicle. It converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into heat which is then dissipated and goes waste. With the advent of electric vehicles, the idea of capturing and conserving kinetic energy arose. All modern electric cars in India and across the world are equipped with the regenerative braking system. In  the regenerative braking system, the motor, that drives an electric vehicle, also performs the function of braking. When the motor runs, it converts electrical energy into mechanical energy and d

What Do Electric Vehicles Spell for India?

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With the rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the harmful impact of industrial emissions on the climate, the world is heading towards a greener future. The increasing awareness for conserving and protecting non-renewable resources has led many industries across the globe to develop alternatives that are economically and environmentally viable. The automotive industry has already begun to do its bit by launching electric vehicles (EV). Electric vehicles are lauded for being environmentally friendly against fuel-powered vehicles as they run on an electric motor and require charged electric batteries to function. They do not harm the environment by emitting hazardous emissions. The  Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that electric vehicle sales are rapidly accelerating with a 236.4% rise as of September 2019. The demand for electric vehicles in India has increased rapidly in the last few years and according  to German data tracker Statista, by 2025, the annual