The first phase of the work performed under this grant involved design improvements in the Model ABS5-B1 Alter-Brake unit. This particular unit was designed to operate during vehicle deceleration rather than just during braking. The B1 version of this device operates in conjunction with the existing vehicle voltage regulator and is much easier to install than the previous brake-activated model which requires that the vehicle voltage regulator be removed. The primary benefit of the ABS5-B1 model, however, is the increased gas mileage that is obtained during highway driving. I later developed the ABS5-B2 model which is heavy-duty, universal version of the B1 that will work on any make and model car. This unit will operate with alternators that provide up to 105 amperes output. This model is triggered during vehicle deceleration the same as the B1 model. (ERA citation 11:022894)


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    Title :

    Alter-Brake System. Final Technical Report


    Contributors:
    D. E. Hicks (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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