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OKIsItJustMe

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Thu May-28-09 10:55 AM
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8. If I recall correctly, the lead acid batteries were not intended for primary propulsion

Edited on Thu May-28-09 11:01 AM by OKIsItJustMe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_engine#Power_and_torque_issues">One disadvantage of a Stirling engine (compared with an ICE) is that it really wants to run at a constant RPM, with constant power demands.

The idea (as I recall) was to attach it to a generator, and use the batteries to give a boost for acceleration (much as some electric car designs use capacitors as a boost for batteries.)

There were other similar designs, using more conventional engines to run a generator.

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