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Clev · 10-02-2009, 11:26 AM

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?

10-02-2009, 11:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Clev Wannabe greenie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 1,098 The Clunker (retired) - '90 Honda Accord EX sedan Team Honda 90 day: 29.49 mpg (US) Mountain Goat - '96 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 SuperCab 90 day: 18 mpg (US) Zippy - '10 Kymco Agility 125 90 day: 65.03 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	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? __________________