Quote Originally Posted by blacksambo View Post
Any power increase = lower gas mileage. Power=reduced efficiency. End of story. That's what engineering is all about. Heck engineers don't even need proof of concept to earn a patent. Said differently, they worked it a long time ago.
Hmm, not 100% true. Maximum power transfer actually occurs at 50% efficiency. Most large engines/motors are designed for 50% efficiency in order to achieve max power transfer. Engines such as this monster:http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/emma-maersk-engine/