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Old 11-24-2011, 02:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
Kodak
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Way to idle without engine power?

Do alternators harness enough power to potentially keep a 4 cylinder engine running at idle for a significant amount of time (~1 minute)? If no, are there other ways (aside from keying off) to limit fuel use at a stand still?

My buddy and I were talking about how much fuel is wasted at idle, and how this is one of the main advantages of hybrids.

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