ElI5 Could you add a stator to the inside of the wheels of a car or truck and also add an electromagnet to the hub and produce electricity as you drive?

Question

Not sure if it’s the same idea as regenerative braking, I’m a beginner into the electrical and mechanical world.

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Answer 1

Yup, same exact idea as regenerative braking, including the part where the generator being “on” drags on the wheels like you were hitting the brakes.