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What friction? The "regenerative" part is from the motors being driven in reverse and returning power to the battery.

• nitrogen 6y ago
  Rolling friction in the tires / the contact patch's static friction.
  • culopatin 6y ago
    This variable is a constant between both types of brakes. How is this relevant when comparing brakes? They both need it, one puts energy into a battery, the other one just heats up air due to the friction created by the system.
    • nitrogen 6y ago
      It's relevant to the question of whether regenerative braking produces dust from tire wear.
      • TheGallopedHigh 6y ago
        As compared to just straight braking — hence it’s irrelevant
        • nitrogen 6y ago
          The whole thread started with this message: > Regenerative brakes rely on friction just like any other. Pollution is a given. The article is about pollution from tires. Regenerative breaking can't cheat the laws of physics. That force has to be applied to the road through tires, just like any other form of wheel braking. And tires have significantly more mass to shed over their lives than brake pads.
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