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Old 03-30-2010, 11:16 PM   #10 (permalink)
Duffman
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I think 2 things happened, the electonics became much more energy effiecient (along with more LED lighting) and the generation capacity is soaring on vehicles now. Who would have ever thought 15 years ago we could get 200 amp alternators on an automotive application. I remember reading the automotive SAE magazine and there was a belief at the time that the consumption was going to surpass generating ability.
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