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In Reply to: What is your current/pending car project posted by draftingmonkey on May 21, 2005 at 22:27:41:
An all wheel drive turbine/electric car.Constant speed gas turbine powered alternator powering four in-wheel direct drive electric motors. All four used for acceleration and turning, just two, or maybe even one for steady speed.
Steering angle sensing, electronic differential, when turning, power distributed evenly regardless of wheel speed.
Electric (induction) braking as used on diesel locomotives.
Best wishes with your projects, a restored older car carries more panache for me than anything I could buy new.
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I had an idea that was similar but not quite as ambitious. A constant speed diesel running an altenator to power and electric motor through a standard transmission. I was thinking about doing this with a VW Rabbit or similar vehicle. If fuel gets to expensive it may be a way to go.
I think your car is much more likely to hit the road than mine.
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