Mazda has declared a brand new regenerative braking mechanism. The machine utilizes the energy from braking to power the automobile's electrical functions. The device is called I ELOOP or "Intelligent Power Loop." It is a unique technology that makes an internal combustion automobile behaves in a manner comparable to a hybrid.
Electricity form kinetic power
This system converts kinetic power into electricity. Typically it is just lost in heat. The electricity is then sent to storage through an Electric Double layer Capacitor.
Halting when unnecessary
When the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the Mazda-branded "i-stop" system automatically shuts the engine off, conserving fuel. The auxiliary electrical functions - such as the sound system, heating, a/c and lights - then run off of the electricity stored in the super-capacitor. When the accelerator depresses, the engine starts automatically.
What is saved?
The device may very well be most efficient in stop-and-go city driving. There was a Mazda press release that came out. It said:
"In real-world driving conditions with frequent acceleration and braking, 'i-ELOOP' improves fuel economy by approximately 10 percent."
Is there a possible downside?
Power comes out very quickly out of the super-capacitors that can only store electricity for a short while, as reported by "Car and Driver" arguing against the device. The article also explains that the super-capacitor does not take long to charge. In fact, it will only take seconds. Also, super-capacitors have great longevity and will likely never need replacement. The same is not true of batteries.
Like EfficientDynamics
The machine is comparable to the BMW EfficientDynamics system in that it stores power generated while braking. The problem is that BMW uses a battery for it. The battery is very expensive.
When can you get it?
The device will start appearing in vehicles as early as next year, according to Mazda.
Electricity form kinetic power
This system converts kinetic power into electricity. Typically it is just lost in heat. The electricity is then sent to storage through an Electric Double layer Capacitor.
Halting when unnecessary
When the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the Mazda-branded "i-stop" system automatically shuts the engine off, conserving fuel. The auxiliary electrical functions - such as the sound system, heating, a/c and lights - then run off of the electricity stored in the super-capacitor. When the accelerator depresses, the engine starts automatically.
What is saved?
The device may very well be most efficient in stop-and-go city driving. There was a Mazda press release that came out. It said:
"In real-world driving conditions with frequent acceleration and braking, 'i-ELOOP' improves fuel economy by approximately 10 percent."
Is there a possible downside?
Power comes out very quickly out of the super-capacitors that can only store electricity for a short while, as reported by "Car and Driver" arguing against the device. The article also explains that the super-capacitor does not take long to charge. In fact, it will only take seconds. Also, super-capacitors have great longevity and will likely never need replacement. The same is not true of batteries.
Like EfficientDynamics
The machine is comparable to the BMW EfficientDynamics system in that it stores power generated while braking. The problem is that BMW uses a battery for it. The battery is very expensive.
When can you get it?
The device will start appearing in vehicles as early as next year, according to Mazda.
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