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dcb · 06-26-2009, 01:58 PM

Correction, diesel/electric trains are not hybrids. They do not store electricity, and use the setup because there were no good mechanical options at that scale.

2. the drivetrain losses from ICE to wheels are much more significant in series than in direct drive mode when you choose your engine and speed/gearing correctly.

3. BSFC generally improves (diminishingly) with larger engines. Volume vs surface area thing. The COX sized engine that runs all day is not as efficient at making power as a 200cc engine that can keep your car at 55mph for a long trip.

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dcb Don't Panic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 3rd rock Posts: 2,674 pimp mobile - '81 gs 250 t 90 day: 96.29 mpg (US) schnitzel - '01 Golf TDI 90 day: 53.56 mpg (US) Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Correction, diesel/electric trains are not hybrids. They do not store electricity, and use the setup because there were no good mechanical options at that scale. 2. the drivetrain losses from ICE to wheels are much more significant in series than in direct drive mode when you choose your engine and speed/gearing correctly. 3. BSFC generally improves (diminishingly) with larger engines. Volume vs surface area thing. The COX sized engine that runs all day is not as efficient at making power as a 200cc engine that can keep your car at 55mph for a long trip. __________________ "I kicked a giant mouse in the butt! Do I have to draw you a diagram?" Last edited by dcb; 06-26-2009 at 02:55 PM..