Alternate Alternator charging system
The attached drawings are for conceptual purposes only. Please do not critique the drawings. SCENARIO: An alternator is driven by a tire/wheel attached to a pivoting arm. QUESTIONs: Is such a s...
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KD4UPL wrote:
I don't see pictures but what's the point? There is no free energy. If it takes 4 HP to turn the alternator it will take an additional 4 HP to move the vehicle because of the drag on the tire. You might as well get that power directly from the engine with an engine mounted alternator and save the crazy set-ups.
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