Tag Archives: Recuperation

Roland Matthe

The thermal management system is key

Roland Matthé - January 20, 2012

An electric vehicle faces a number of challenges during the winter. For example, its high efficiency – a big advantage – results in no waste heat being available to heat the interior. So the Ampera has “clean” electric interior heating. … Continue reading →

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Ralf Majewski

Smart Watchdogs

Ralf Majewski - August 3, 2011

The Ampera‘s regenerative braking system enables very high recuperation. Just consider how much kinetic energy is available: at 120 km/h a 1.8-ton Ampera has around one megajoule of energy. That is enough to keep a 60-watt light bulb burning for … Continue reading →

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Ralf Majewski

Maximal recuperation

Ralf Majewski - July 21, 2011

There are lots of questions and speculation about regenerative braking, so it’s high time to clarify some points. The Ampera’s advanced friction brake blending system maximizes the energy generated during braking. It allows for maximum regenerative braking through the electric … Continue reading →

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Frank Bernhardt

It can handle it all

Frank Bernhardt - April 26, 2011

Long inclines at high speeds on generator electricity – we wanted to test this driving condition on the road. The USA, where the Ampera team already checked off a lot of testing points, is out of the question for this. … Continue reading →

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