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Old 11-25-2008, 08:13 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Considering a small car only requires around .3 kW to run (not counting lights, stereo, etc), these 1-6 kW shocks could conceivably supply all the vehicle's power needs and then some, permitting the alternator to be off most of the time.
That's what I was about to say. It could be used for regular cars and hybrids for increased range/electrical charging.

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