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Old 05-30-2009, 04:20 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ptero View Post
I entirely disagree.
With P&G/EOC you don't usually overrun the engine, even with a clutch. And where the clutch gains an edge is in the area of engine restarting (and reliability), better to use your momentum directly than through an alternator through a battery through an electric motor. Not a huge gain on efficiency but enough to put it ahead in skilled hands.
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