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Old 07-23-2008, 04:10 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by FlameFanStuckinEDM View Post
Does anybody know if the idea of a self-charging car has been brought up in the industry?
The tesla has something similar already. As the vehicle brakes, it converts some of the energy and stores it back in the battery. It isn't very much though.

I guess you could put intakes or a hood scoop on the vehicle to convert wind into electricity while you are driving. I don't think you could generate enough electricity to keep the batteries charged though. You probably could extend the range of the vehicle by about 50 miles though.
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