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Old 11-26-2012, 12:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It takes power to make power i.e. it takes more mechanical energy to generate more electrical energy i.e. if the vehicle's electrical loads are higher it will be harder to turn the alternator.

P.S. it also takes more power to spin an alternator at higher rpms.
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