The Mazda MX-5 Miata Now Has Electronic Regenerative Braking

[MiataQuest]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a30443839/mazda-mx-5-miata-brake-recovery-tech/?fbclid=IwAR12fNKj81E7G0VSLWKp7MWnfFao21LqN2xYHN-wv-cQHP9YD2DT-8cLb-c


https://youtu.be/BJHAr4wA2fc

[revlimiter]

And it goes towards powering... the radio and headlights?!?!?

https://i.imgur.com/x4m1G4L.gif

[MiataQuest]

But the Mazda goes HMM.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHzeGEHWMjo

[Infedora]

Can this be retrofitted to my 90’s 1.6 to give it more power? But seriously, seems suspicious. Hum Hum!

[HarryB]

I am not familiar with the Mazda system, but I imagine it is based on alternator control mainly. I know that Mitsubishi does it that way, effectively reducing the load on the alternator when accelerating/cruising, and increasing it during decelerating. Effectively, it is some free power and slightly better MPG, without a lot of mechanical complexity, so I do not see why not!

[Martin]

Video says the alternator free-wheels when the engine is under load then charges a capacitor when you let off the gas pedal. So, you are correct, Harry :)