On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:15:01 -0800, N8N wrote:

On Nov 8, 9:17 am, N8N wrote:
On Nov 8, 7:16 am, (The Freon Cowboy) wrote:

look into a generator as compared to an alternator , produces voltage at lower
rpms

No they don't. In fact higher output at lower RPMs is one of the main
reasons that alternators replaced generators. The other being lighter
weight.

nate

However, a permanent-magnet generator will charge a completely dead
battery. An alternator will not.

I don't think operating RPM is a big issue; as the top speed of a
horse and buggy is not that great. simply gear the alternator to be
running at its optimal RPM at "cruising speed."

nate

Would that be a one horsepower generator or two?