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Old 02-12-2012, 02:33 AM   #8 (permalink)
Ecky
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I'm attracted to the idea of a turbo-alternator. One could feasibly use the turbo alternator to either (a) eliminate the need for a normal alternator, or (b) use it to power an electric assist motor, without the penalty of needing lower compression pistons, resulting in less efficiency when the turbo isn't running.
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