On Sep 24, 6:28*pm, John Williamson
wrote:
charles wrote:
In article ,
* *The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article
,
* *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 or compressed air. Both have been used on vehicles I've driven in
the past.

--
Tciao for Now!

John.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Ford consul off the inlet manifold. They stopped when you put your
foot down to pass someone.