I realize this is an old post and more than likely no one will read this, but I just couldn't resist. How are the regenerative shock absorbers going to recover energy on a smooth road? Or am I just misreading your quote?
Similar research has occured at the University of Idaho (sorry no link handy) on "active" self damping structures using piezo electric technology.
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I realize this is an old post and more than likely no one will read this, but I just couldn't resist. How are the regenerative shock absorbers going to recover energy on a smooth road? Or am I just misreading your quote?
Similar research has occured at the University of Idaho (sorry no link handy) on "active" self damping structures using piezo electric technology.