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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
We can simplify the entire electromagnet concept down to this: It is just an electric motor connected to an ICE without a coupler or belt (or gear, etc.) drive. IF it worked at all, it would only save the <1% of transmission losses... but then due to it's ridiculous layout it would surely be >1% less efficient than an electric motor.
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Full disclosure: I didn't bother to look at the patent, because I enjoy my life. That said, everything everyone on this thread has written makes me think this is a more convoluted and less efficient version of Honda's IMA hybrid system.