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Old 12-16-2012, 11:02 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by evolutionmovement View Post
If you run the motor inline with the engine with a clutch between, you could probably ditch the starter as well. Save a little weight, but you'd lose a little redundancy in case of motor system failure. Could you then, too, if using an A/C motor, use it as an alternator while off throttle or when using the ICE?
Do you mean like this? Electrocharger / Retrofit PHEV Hybrid Conversion Kit :: Sigma Automotive
I've watched it for a while, and am still kinda hopeful it will actually make it into production.
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