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JasonG · 10-06-2009, 07:59 AM

May I suggest adding a diode to the circuit so you don't have to deal with the switch to prevent the motor from driving the wheel.
I believe it will improve the charge efficiency as well.

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JasonG Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte NC / York SC Posts: 728 05 DMax - '05 Chevrolet 2500HD 90 day: 18.48 mpg (US) Thanks: 120 Thanked 56 Times in 52 Posts	May I suggest adding a diode to the circuit so you don't have to deal with the switch to prevent the motor from driving the wheel. I believe it will improve the charge efficiency as well.