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bikepilot · 02-09-2011, 05:08 PM

IIRC the civic VX does this to some extent - the alternator shuts down in low current draw situations and charges as needed based on voltage and load. It also kicks in during engine braking IIRC.

02-09-2011, 05:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
bikepilot EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 49 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	IIRC the civic VX does this to some extent - the alternator shuts down in low current draw situations and charges as needed based on voltage and load. It also kicks in during engine braking IIRC.