On Sep 24, 5:58*pm, "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'

See previous post.
*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?

I have already mentioned the thermopile in the exhaust VW are working
on.
This uses energy that otherwise would be lost.

There is scope too for reducing the electrical lload too. Most of it
is unnecesary anyway. Trivia like electric seats/mirrors/sunroofs.