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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
...Also, diesel locomotives are actually electric trains. The diesel drives a generator which supplies power to the wheels. I'm asserting this should be the practice, even for automobiles. Looking for venture capital. My first would be a commuter car powered by a 3-cyl diesel which in turn generates electricity to direct drive DC motors at the wheels.
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That's the setup for the Chevy Volt, except it will have a 4- cyl gas engine. Diesel would definitely a better set-up IMO.
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