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Old 09-11-2022, 06:44 AM   #2 (permalink)
serialk11r
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It's impractical to swap in a high quality permanent magnet electric motor in as an alternator.

The auto alternator design is sort of reasonable for the application. Denso square windings have lower copper losses and active synchronous rectification reduces the rectifier losses. To generate higher current efficiently, generating a higher voltage at the alternator then stepping it down is more efficient.
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