Re:American drivers have a blinding headlight problem. It co...
by Scoundreller on Thursday February 16, 2023 @11:02AM
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> which can be recharged off of otherwise-wasted energy from the engine idling
That’s not how it works. When charging, the alternator will put more load on the engine and that will increase fuel input to keep rpm up enough to keep the engine from stalling.
Overall, every vehicle designer will seek to minimize any and all loads (even small ones).
Worst is when they remove the spare tire, grrrrrr.
That’s not how it works. When charging, the alternator will put more load on the engine and that will increase fuel input to keep rpm up enough to keep the engine from stalling.
Overall, every vehicle designer will seek to minimize any and all loads (even small ones).
Worst is when they remove the spare tire, grrrrrr.