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Old 06-02-2010, 02:00 PM   #18 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by fud2468 View Post
Maybe garbage trucks could benefit too.
In cities, with stops 50-100 feet apart, engines rev up for a few seconds, then brakes are jammed on for the next stop. Regenerative braking seems like a no-brainer.
And then rev up the engine while sitting so the hydraulic accessories move faster.

In my neighborhood, they still drive the old 60's-era bread-loaf-shaped Crowns, and they put out massive amounts of black smoke. Despite continuing to drive these decrepit cans, they charge $150/year/student for a bus pass.
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