Abstract
Regenerative braking recovers kinetic energy that would otherwise be lost as heat during deceleration. The recovered energy is converted into electrical form and stored in a battery or capacitor for later use, improving overall vehicle efficiency.
This project presents a compact regenerative braking system suitable for laboratory demonstration and small electric vehicle models. It combines a DC motor/generator, power electronics, battery storage and a simple control strategy to illustrate the energy-recovery principle.
It is a practical final-year project for mechanical, automobile and mechatronics students focusing on energy conservation, electric drives and sustainable mobility.
