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Why couldn't we use turbos to charge an electrical system similar to an alternator? Instead of have it belt driven, attach the alternator to the shaft of the turbine...?
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In the last few moments I've become convinced (Not Saying It's True) that Ecomodder is censored. This subject can be found only in the Unicorn Coral, but I recall
having created a thread on the subject that is GONE!
For the record, here are new external links:
Beltless Blower: Electrifying the Supercharger - Tech Dept. - Car and Driver
How electric superchargers went from fantasy to feasibility
So what do we learn? In addition to the problem Xist cited, heat does bad things to magnets.
The BMW effort uses a
third turbo to supplement two [conventional] others.
Tin foil hats don't help.