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Jagman5

08/20/21 12:16 PM

#49565 RE: I FAR I #49563

Wrong again. The alternator converts some of the energy the engine gets from the stored chemical energy in the fuel to recharge the battery. It is about 97% efficient.

$HPIL
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Homebrew

08/20/21 12:20 PM

#49568 RE: I FAR I #49563

Not for free. They burn gasoline to do it.

Alternators currently re-charge car batteries all the time!

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Philosophical Trader

08/20/21 1:17 PM

#49581 RE: I FAR I #49563

What powers the alternator?