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Old 01-15-2010, 10:04 PM   #8 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob
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Usually, you want a starter handling a lot of power, turning the engine slowly, and a generator handling a little power as the enginie turns fast. Hence the usual duplication. It could be resolved by an extreme gear change and wiring tricks. A hybrid, with enough electric motor power to affect the wheels has enough torque to work as an instant starter with no extra complications.
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