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Abstract Considering the rate of depletion of the available oil-based fuels, Renewable Energy Technologies are receiving significant attention in these years. It is therefore necessary to find alternatives to energy sources. This project focuses on one such alternative. A study is done on vehicle suspension systems and braking systems. Suspension in vehicles produces linear vibrations due to the roughness on the roads. These vibrations are absorbed by the shock absorbers and dissipated in the form of heat. In case of braking systems (pure mechanical systems) huge amounts of heat are lost due to friction. This study proposes a design of a system where the heat lost in suspension systems is extracted, converted into usable form of energy(electricity) and stored in batteries. This stored energy is further used in the operation of electromagnet powered brakes. Using the Regenerative Suspension System reduces the waste of energy in the shock absorbers and gives an alternative energy source and use of the Electromagnetic Braking System ensures frictionless braking. Thus the overall consumption of energy is reduced by a notable amount.