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Originally Posted by Daox
Even if you could use your alternator as a motor, its going to be good for what... most alternators put out ~70A @ 12V. Thats about 1 hp, woohoo. 
What you're thinking about is very close to what GM did a few years back with its BAS (belt alternator starter) mild hybrid system. Google it for more info. |
Yes, I do recall reading about that a few years back. Seemed like a very good idea. Did GM give up on it?