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replace belts with chains?
What efficiency gains could be obtained by replacing the alternator/water pump/power steering belt with a chain? (Both from the reduced friction and by changing the gear ratios.)
With the proper selection of chain, it should be trivial to replace the alternator with a motor/generator and add some additional batteries and control electronics to make a hybrid.
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