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From: "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Open-Source Armchair Critics At It Again
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:51:04 +0200
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On 2026-07-29 20:15, rbowman wrote:
> On Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:13:47 +0200, Carlos E. R. wrote:
> 
>> On 2026-07-28 17:22, Rich wrote:
>>> c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> wrote:

>>> Which is also a "usage point" for "turbines".  Run them at
>>> constant-speed spinning a generator, then use the resulting electricity
>>> for battery recharge.
>>>
>>> But you still have to deal with the "not terribly efficient" factor for
>>> a car sized model, plus the heat generated by the turbine combustion
>>> process.
>>>
>>>
>> In theory, you could run a second turbine on those hot gases of the
>> exhaust.
> 
> Did you just reinvent the turbocharger? I haven't driven anything with a
> turbo in a long time but I understand at least some designs have improved
> the lag.

I had an Opel Corsa diesel with a turbo. No lag. Better response than my 
current gasoline Corsa.

-- 
Cheers,
        Carlos E.R.
        ES🇪🇸, EU🇪🇺;