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First of all, its 144% additional mass. But the calculation can be done very simply. If the regeneration efficiency would be 50%, then it needs to weight twice
by _ph_ 9y ago
First of all, its 144% additional mass. But the calculation can be done very simply. If the regeneration efficiency would be 50%, then it needs to weight twice down what it weights going up to be a zero sum game. The regneration efficiency should be higher than 50% (Tesla has over 60%) and it is much more than twice the mass going down than going up. So there should be a healthy surplus of energy generated by going down.
- ChuckMcM 9y agoYup, read the additional comments. Net is: E(loaded) -> %eff capture -> E(bottom) -> %eff drive -> E(unloaded) And as long as you can multiply the two efficiency fractions and stay above 41% you win.