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To: Yo-Yo

A Doubting Thomas here. Drag. The drag produced by the platform is drag, plus the drag of the blades, plus the most important fact- the energy required by the moving vehicle to rotate the generator is largest factor.

Even our modern day alternators rob the engine of horsepower ( energy), I would be surprised if all the drag and strain on the engine ( more gasoline required) would barely exceed the “ windmill” energy output.

https://thepowerfacts.com/how-much-power-is-needed-to-turn-an-alternator/


25 posted on 09/06/2023 1:05:04 PM PDT by delta7
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To: delta7

I think he’s using the car to test his windmill output, not to generate usable energy but simply to test and gauge his equipment.


34 posted on 09/06/2023 2:35:55 PM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
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To: delta7
Even our modern day alternators rob the engine of horsepower ( energy), I would be surprised if all the drag and strain on the engine ( more gasoline required) would barely exceed the “ windmill” energy output.

He was attaching his windmill to his pickup truck to test blade designs, not to try to harness energy while driving.

41 posted on 09/06/2023 6:13:45 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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