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Old 06-24-2008, 07:02 PM   #28 (permalink)
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going along w/ the idea of being able to reduce load on lg trucks: the trailer could be used to suppliment durring acceleration and big hills. for steady-state, the trailer's motor would shut off. put regenerative braking, and you''ve got a good trailer brake! Most of the power requirments for towing come from acceleration and hill climbing.
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