Exciting news has been released for future Mazda models with the introduction of i-ELOOP. This is an energy recycling program triggered from braking that can save drivers approx. 10% on fuel economy!
We'll let Automobile Mag give the details:
Unlike other regenerative braking systems, like those used in hybrid cars that use a dedicated electric motor and battery, Mazda’s new system uses a capacitor that can be charged and discharged rapidly and can last many more cycles without deterioration compared to a battery.
Mazda’s system works toward the same goal as a hybrid’s — converting the vehicle’s kinetic energy into electricity as it decelerates; the stored energy is used to power the climate control, audio system and other vehicle electrical components. The Japanese automaker says the i-ELOOP system works with the company’s i-Stop start-stop system to extend the time the engine can be shut off.
Because i-ELOOP doesn’t use a dedicated electric motor, it adds a new 12 to 25 volt variable voltage alternator, a low resistance electric double layer capacitor, and a DC/DC converter. When the vehicle begins to decelerate, the alternator generates as much as 25 volts to quickly charge the Electric Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC) for electrical energy storage. The DC/DC converter steps voltage down from 25 to 12 before the released energy is sent to the vehicle’s electrical system. i-ELOOP can also charge the vehicle’s battery if needed.
Read more: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/mazda-releases-i-eloop-regenerative-braking-system-details-90735.html#ixzz21kp8L9Lk
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