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charles wrote:
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article
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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?

magnetos?


Some diesels don't need leccy.



So a diesel and hand signals...


and hand operated windscreen wipers?

VACUUM operated!

And acetylene lamps.!!


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