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I think the best option is for the engine to go immediately to off when no power is needed. Kicking it over is a breeze seeing as it is connected directly to a giant starter motor (the generator).
I also think that even with today's battery technology, it makes sense to have a half way decent sized battery bank. You could get some regen out of it and use it for your electric needs when parked. I would think that maybe a dozen or so golf cart batteries could do this. Don't know if the extra cost of Nimh or Li batteries would be worth it. Good old lead acid is cheap and the weight sitting right over the drive axles may actually be beneficial.
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