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I was talking about in cars specifically. It would seem to me that adding some kind of TEG around the engine and part of the exhaust system might be worth it on
by eloff 5y ago
I was talking about in cars specifically. It would seem to me that adding some kind of TEG around the engine and part of the exhaust system might be worth it on a hybrid vehicle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_generator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_generator
I guess it would depend on if you can make it cheaply enough.
- stickfigure 5y agoSounds like folks are working on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_thermoelectric_generator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_thermoelectric_gene... The numbers being floated about seem to be 4-5% fuel efficiency gain. Significant, but as you say it depends on the price.