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Old 07-21-2010, 07:59 AM   #182 (permalink)
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We've also talked about turbocharging and how it effects mileage. The general consensus is you need to reduce engine size to gain efficiency otherwise all you are doing is adding to the engine's power output. So, at constant cruise you don't gain any efficiency. Also, a normal turbocharger would be much more efficient since you aren't converting to electricity and back.
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