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Old 10-30-2009, 07:39 PM   #426 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
Well, chains & gears have friction losses, you know. Can you find a M/G set that's more efficient?
Electric generators and motors have frictional losses too, not to mention heat generated by both components. A chain is also a hell of a lot lighter and more efficient than the electrical components.
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