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Old 07-29-2012, 06:25 AM   #2 (permalink)
gone-ot
...beats walking...
 
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The energy "conversion" losses from using electric-motor drive versus direct-engine mechanical drive say it's not worth it...however, the ability to 'cycle' the electric-driven SC on/off as necessary is certainly a benefit, albeit only briefly.
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