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Old 07-18-2013, 09:37 AM   #233 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
The losses of the generator are more than offset, I think, by the fact that the engine runs at a single RPM - right at its peak efficiency, all the time. No idling either
Do the math and show your work. What about when the battery is full? A good driver will keep it close to peak bsfc also.
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