---- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > At 08:08 PM 4/16/2011, Mike S wrote: > >That's a lot of work. Even simpler, take off that energy-sucking > >alternator, and drive only on battery for electrical needs. Then > >recharge every XXX miles. > > Simpler yet, take off that energy-sucking power steering system and > replace it with one that is either electric or doesn't run the pump > at a high head continuously. Ok, not simpler - but more effective I > think and doesn't have the weight penalty of having to have separate > starting and running batteries. Prius has electric power steering, and electric compressor for air conditioning (necessary if these accessories are to work when the engine shuts off, which it does a lot). Remember when cars the size of the Prius simply did not have power steering? My Toyota pickup, 1993 model, did not have power steering. Simply not equipped. I managed it fine. I used to consider power steering simply another thing to break. mcneely |
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