| | Field tests to evaluate hydrostatic regenerative brake system |
 | | The analysis of hydrostatic hybrid technology is on the rise in several cities across the United States, as several of the major fluid power providers team with businesses and major metropolitan areas to curb the reliance of oil-based products in vehicles. |
 | | When braking, the HRB absorbs energy from the driveline, imparts a retarding force on the drivewheels, and uses the absorbed energy to pump hydraulic fluid into an accumulator. |
 | | Compared to hybrid electric powertrains now entering the market, hydraulic hybrids appear to be inherently better suited for the very high power-handling requirements encountered during regenerative braking, and they require fewer efficiency-robbing energy conversion steps. |
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