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NeilBlanchard · 12-02-2009, 09:51 PM

Hi guys,

I was speculating -- if it gets better FE running the ICE at a constant RPM to power the electric motor AND charge the battery, than it does just powering the electric motor, then what is the point?

I want it to work which ever way gets the best FE.

12-02-2009, 09:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
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