I wonder if PEPBoys will ever stock linear piston alternators for e-cars?
A linear piston alternator is basically a free-piston engine with pistons that are magnetic and move in a coil. Very efficient, very loud but still, very efficient and able to burn pretty much anything.
PDF here: http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/pdfs/conf-02_recip_engine_pr/vanblarigan.pdf
Tech review here: http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/21442/page1/
Impress friends and colleagues with your up-to-date knowledge before everyone has one.
Posted
10-17-2008 16:57
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MPT