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Old 04-05-2008, 07:10 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by boxchain View Post
One of these days I will invent something before someone else does
Looks like VW beat you too it...

From: greatchange.org
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Originally Posted by VW 1L
A specially developed starter-alternator makes sure the engine is immediately restarted. Positioned between the engine and gearbox and using a dual clutch system, this works as both current generator and flywheel. In gliding mode, both clutches are open. When the driver presses the accelerator pedal again, the clutch between the engine and the starter-alternator is closed, causing the still turning flywheel to restart the engine without consuming any electrical current.
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