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Old 03-02-2015, 10:00 AM   #8 (permalink)
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IIRC the Volvo ECC was a design concept that used a small turbine for continuous power generation.

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Yup. Modest generator capacity, but bigger peaks available as necessary.

Ouch, acceleration 0-60 was 20+ seconds. Helllooooo, Diesel Chevette!
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