Technician A says regenerative braking takes the place of the traditional brake system on HEVs. Technician B says regenerative braking uses kinetic energy during acceleration to recharge the high-voltage battery. Who is correct?

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Regenerative braking does not replace the traditional brake system; it works alongside it. It uses kinetic energy during deceleration, not acceleration, to recharge the high-voltage battery.

Technician a Says Regenerative Braking Takes the Place of the Traditional