https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...P9YD2DT-8cLb-c
https://youtu.be/BJHAr4wA2fc
Printable View
And it goes towards powering... the radio and headlights?!?!?
https://i.imgur.com/x4m1G4L.gif
But the Mazda goes HMM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHzeGEHWMjo
Can this be retrofitted to my 90’s 1.6 to give it more power? But seriously, seems suspicious. Hum Hum!
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!
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 :)