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Regenerative shock absorber

Regenerative shock absorbers are a type of spring that is designed to help vehicles like cars, planes and ships move more smoothly over bumps in the road. The shock absorber is made up of a metal coil that is connected to a piston inside of a cylinder. When the piston is pushes down, it compresses the coil and absorbs the shock of the bump. The shock absorber then releases the energy stored in the coil to help propel the vehicle forward. This makes the ride smoother and more comfortable, and it also helps reduce wear and tear on the vehicle.
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