I was thinking of the alternator in my current f150. It turns mechanical power into electrical power and charges the battery. Again, what am I missing?
Not at all enough electricity to charge a juice-sucking big ass battery. Alternator works to recharge one little battery, indirectly converting gasoline into engine torque into minimal recharge electricity. And perhaps you haven't noticed but that small energy draw does slightly lower your fuel efficiency.
But, electric battery recharging itself? Perpetual motion. Make it work and sell me the patent before Detroit murders you. Thanks!
Im talking big fucking alternators to charge the big fucking batteries. Come on man, get with me.
I wish I could be with you on this, but every conversion includes fuel-wasting inefficiencies and resistance. I'm no electrical engineer, but I once worked for one! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newman%27s_energy_machine
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