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I've read a lot about the regenerative braking system and want to validate a couple of conclusions with the group about long downhill mountainous driving:
1. Is it true that the "B" (Engine Braking) mode provides actual engine braking through the CVT and gasoline engine and not regenerative braking? Therefore "B" mode does not charge the traction battery, and the downhill kinetic energy is lost. Correct?
2. Contrarily, braking lightly provides regenerative braking and not friction braking, and charges the traction battery. Therefore, there is little risk of overheating brakes on a long downhill by continuous light braking in "D", right? If so, what does the vehicle do with the excess energy during regenerative braking once the battery is at 100%?
1. Is it true that the "B" (Engine Braking) mode provides actual engine braking through the CVT and gasoline engine and not regenerative braking? Therefore "B" mode does not charge the traction battery, and the downhill kinetic energy is lost. Correct?
2. Contrarily, braking lightly provides regenerative braking and not friction braking, and charges the traction battery. Therefore, there is little risk of overheating brakes on a long downhill by continuous light braking in "D", right? If so, what does the vehicle do with the excess energy during regenerative braking once the battery is at 100%?