The Mild Hybrid Drive

The Mild Hybrid Drive







The electric drive assists the combustion engine and so the high-voltage battery is also referred to as a traction battery. However, it is not possible to drive on electric power alone. On the mild hybrid drive, a substantial proportion of the kinetic energy generated during braking is recovered and stored in the high-voltage battery in the form of electrical energy. The high-voltage battery and the electrical components are designed for higher voltages and therefore higher levels of power. A 12-volt battery and a conventional starter can be installed in addition to the high-voltage battery. With assistance from the E-machine, the driver can benefit from an additional boost torque.