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Old 02-05-2012, 01:16 PM   #39 (permalink)
brucepick
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In my humble opinion, we have a new fuel saving technique. I nominate we call it Grid Powered Electrical System, or GPES. Has a bit of a ring to it. Should be in our glossary.

GPES would include:
Switchable alternator disconnect and restart
- - (Looks like the disconnect requires engine kill, but so be it)
Deep cycle battery
A/C recharge capability
- - (Configured for user convenience due to frequent use)

So far as I know, MetroMPG was the first to implement this on a petroleum powered vehicle. Of course every full EV has GPES but they are in their own league. "Alternator delete" already well enough known, but with a deep cycle battery pack and an efficient method of recharging it, you have a combination that can deliver a consistent mpg increase.
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