One of the most interesting features of electric motors when used in drive train application is that they can also behave as generators, and thus recharge the vehicle's battery while braking.

Electric cars are the new normal. Apart from their instant torque features and obliterating speed records, they are on a green mission to save the planet. Renewable energy is top on the list with ...

Isaac Atienza is a Filipino motoring journalist who joined TopSpeed.com in 2021. He also owns a Filpino motoring website called Go Flat Out PH and is also a contributor to a local newspaper called The ...

Tesla's regenerative braking system is a revolutionary technology that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy, enhancing the vehicle's efficiency and extending its range. This system, integral ...

Four electric motors, 1,200-pound battery pack, torque vectoring and regenerative braking give the gullwing SLS Electric 155 mile range or 155 mph top speed. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...

The budding trend toward battery-powered cars is unfolding as new mainstream models from General Motors, Nissan and others proliferate rapidly in the U.S. market, introducing an alternative mode of ...