07-15-2011, 11:08 AM
Another energy device would be to combine two types of electric motors, like an alternator with a motor. Combining an efficient design that takes less input to create an output would give you a self powered setup. Not sure what kind excess wattage would be usable, but the idea is valid.
A gas powered generator has a gas motor to power the windings that produce electricity. The gas motor could be replaced with an electric motor if it was high torque and super efficient. It would just need a pull start or battery start to get it turned over enough to run itself. That would be a decent project if you can locate the right input/output rated parts.
A gas powered generator has a gas motor to power the windings that produce electricity. The gas motor could be replaced with an electric motor if it was high torque and super efficient. It would just need a pull start or battery start to get it turned over enough to run itself. That would be a decent project if you can locate the right input/output rated parts.