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Old 10-02-2009, 10:26 AM   #12 (permalink)
Clev
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The Clunker (retired) - '90 Accord EX sedan
Team Honda
90 day: 29.49 mpg (US)

Uranus - '04 Ion 2 sedan
90 day: 38.21 mpg (US)

Mountain Goat - '96 Ranger XLT 4x4 SuperCab
90 day: 18 mpg (US)

Zippy - '010 Agility 125
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If this thing only produces 12 hp, why not belt an eTek (72V * 200A = 14.4kW = 19.2 hp) to the accessory drive, put in a small LiFePo pack, toss the alternator for a DC/DC and use regenerative braking to "supercharge" the car directly?
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