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gone-ot · 07-29-2012, 07:25 AM

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.

07-29-2012, 07:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
gone-ot ...beats walking... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,190 Thanks: 179 Thanked 1,525 Times in 1,126 Posts	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.