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Daox · 08-09-11, 08:01 AM

The problem there is that it takes power to spin the wind turbine. That power would be coming from the batteries in the car. Now, the batteries have to not only push a car down the road, but also push a windmill down the road. Even though the windmill produces power, it isn't 100%+ efficient. So, due to the efficiency losses through the system you would just slowly bleed more power than not having the turbine.

08-09-11, 08:01 AM	#2
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	The problem there is that it takes power to spin the wind turbine. That power would be coming from the batteries in the car. Now, the batteries have to not only push a car down the road, but also push a windmill down the road. Even though the windmill produces power, it isn't 100%+ efficient. So, due to the efficiency losses through the system you would just slowly bleed more power than not having the turbine. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.