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Old 01-28-2010, 04:24 AM   #70 (permalink)
womprat
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Ceffy - '97 Nissan Cefiro 25 excimo
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Larger alternator, with an electric clutch to engage it only when on engine braking. This would be paired with a deeper cycle battery. An additional increase in efficiency can be found if the alternator only preferentially engages when engine loading is optimal.
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