"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
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harry wrote:
Crikey. An alternator is actually a very efficient device. Sounds like
they're clutching at straws.

An automotive alternator is very inefficient.

Define 'very inefficient'

And not having it removes a parasitic load from the IC engine.

Have you managed to design a car which runs without electricity? If not
suggest an alternative way of generating it. Solar panels, maybe?

Hand cranked diesel with semaphore indicators and carbide lamps maybe?
Not sure that would count as progress but it does has a certain "retro"
appeal. ;-)

Tim