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RH77 · 04-02-2008, 05:21 PM

Is this along the lines of a "Mild Hybrid" -- although it probably wouldn't be powerful enough to run the accessories and turn the crank at the same time, like when stopped and such.

Maybe a heavy-duty clutch mechanism could be used to isolate it from the crank -- to sit/idle or EOC, and maintain A/C, Vacuum, Power Steering, etc. Hmmm. Decel charges the system and if the batts die during a trip, it's not a big deal -- de-clutch it and forget about it...

Plug it in when not in use. Good idea landspeed

RH77

04-02-2008, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
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