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We know that electric cars can charge while braking, through "regeneration", but can it charge while still on a treadmill? We find out in this experiment.
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Motors in electric cars can also act as generators when an external force puts energy into the system, such as the momentum of the car when braking, or when driving down hill. I could I instead put energy INTO a car with a powered treadmill?
The external power would be electricity from the wall, through the power cord to the electric motor in the treadmill. That would spin the belt to rotate one of the car’s drive wheels. With a standard differential and traction control turned off, it SHOULD charge the car.
That’s the theory, but will it work in the real world? Why or why not?
Find out in the video.
00:00 Intro and Idea
1:41 Inside the Treadmill
5:21 Reversing Polarity
6:30 Testing as a Generator
7:58 Powering a Light Bulb by walking
9:48 Treadmill Under Car
11:41 Powering Light Bulb with the Car
12:49 Additional Belt Tension and Multicam
14:49 Prepping for First Regen Test
16:30 Regen Test 1
17:48 Regen Test 2
18:43 Regen Test 3
20:25 WHAT DID I DO!?
21:24 Thoughts on the Experiment
22:13 Additional Aftermath
23:20 Your thoughts?
24:16 End Card
SAFETY: While we can’t recommend doing this, due to possible wear or damage on the vehicle or treadmill, rest assured that the vehicle was pointed AWAY from people, buildings, and animals, and that the other 3 wheels were all prevented from moving. At no point was I ever under the vehicle.
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