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Old 07-21-2010, 09:19 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by brucey View Post
... But when the engine does go into fuel cut, the electric motor is going to have to move the weight of the car AND turn over the (not running) engine it might be a bit much power to ask of it ...
This may be a stupid question. Would the electric motor have to overcome compression in the ICE engine or would it only operate as an assist option ?
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