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Originally Posted by JET
What is going to power the alternator? There are a few people that have made a dual mode car themselves. They take a small diesel engine and run a large alternator or 2 with it. The gas mileage is quite impressive when done correctly (70 mpg+). They still can't usually run infinitely, but the range is extended quite a bit.
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The electric motor on an overdrive pulley system. the parasitic loss wouldnt be that much. Or if you wanted to be all high tech about it you can rig it to activate with the braking system.
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