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...essence of the hybrid is that very little energy is wasted. Not only does the turbine re-spin the flywheel, but so does braking, which in today's cars produces energy that is lost. The same goes for fuel. With a catalytic "combustor" on the turbine that burns gas more efficiently, the power train will produce what is, by EPA standards, "zero emissions." According to the Rosens, the turbo-flywheel combination will at least double the gas mileage of the car in which it is used, produce a satisfying sound not unlike that of a Lear Jet (albeit far quieter...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WHAT'S DRIVING THE ROSEN BOYS? | 9/23/1996 | See Source »

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