Because turbochargers spin any where from 40,000 to 200,000 RPMs.
At extremely high speeds windage losses, eddy current losses would be extreme. Parts that turn at high speed are far more expensive.
Belt driven alternators are better.
Instead use a turbo as a turbocharger to force feed more air into a diesel that would be most efficient use of exhaust waste heat.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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