How many now what the life is of this unit and plus cost to replace.
also the poly v drive belt?
This type of units were used by u s auto mfg. in the 1920s, and were
shortlly discontued.
I would like to see more discussion about the life of this unit.+ who makes it.
I believe they have regular starters on them. At least that is what it sounds like on mine. The alternator on mine is so small I don't think it could start it if it wanted to. Besides, I can hear the starter kick in on mine.
The 2008, and as far as we know the 2009, USA 451 smart fortwos do NOT have the Micro Hybrid Drive (MHD) feature.
They are delivered with a seperate electric starter moitor and a 90 amp alternator, both seperate components.
The MHD variant uses a special Motor/Alternator that is capable of stopping the motor and starting the car faster then a typical starter motor and pinion / ring gear set up
The 2008, and as far as we know the 2009, USA 451 smart fortwos do NOT have the Micro Hybrid Drive (MHD) feature.
They are delivered with a seperate electric starter moitor and a 90 amp alternator, both seperate components.
The MHD variant uses a special Motor/Alternator that is capable of stopping the motor and starting the car faster then a typical starter motor and pinion / ring gear set up
Yup****because you don't have to worry about the engagement ....it is always mechanically engaged by default......the current flow just reverses relative to which mode is asked of it.
That is a nice feature we're sure to see more of as PHEV and EV technology evolves.
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