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Why would a resistor bank be better than mechanical brakes? Both get rid of excess power as heat, and you probably need the mechanical brakes anyway.
by meatmanek 5y ago
Why would a resistor bank be better than mechanical brakes? Both get rid of excess power as heat, and you probably need the mechanical brakes anyway.
- nwiswell 5y agoWhat is implied by the GP is that the cost of ownership for regenerative brakes is lower per joule. That's obviously true when that joule is "reused" and not so obvious when it's dissipated. Mechanical brake pads have to be replaced but I assume there is wear on the (more expensive?) parts in a regen system too.
- baybal2 5y agoElectric braking has close to no wear, and much cheaper EVs use it. A resistor bank with liquid cooling will be few kilogrammes at most.
- Unklejoe 5y ago> Why would a resistor bank be better than mechanical brakes? Resistors don't wear out like frictional brakes do.