Mazda 3 Sport 2017, Manual

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When Driving
i-ELOOP
*Some models.
i-ELOOP
*
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power
generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor
and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's
electrical devices.
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A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts
the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity ef
fi
ciently according to the
vehicle conditions.
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A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized
quickly.
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A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage
useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ON
Energy
regeneration
Charge
Battery
Battery
Power
Power
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Engine
Tire
Tire
Capacitor
Capacitor
DC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
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