OK Here we go, Crew219
Dave
Glad YOU got the point, it IS RIGHT, to say that it takes gasoline energy to produce the electrical energy from the Alternator to charge the batter and supply the other needs of the vehicle, and we all know that the load varies.
The mileage you could get during the short time the alternator was failing would be the higher value because of using the energy stored in the batter that was not being replaced by the alternator. I was actually being IMHO funny as it was a kind of silly observation, However Dave elaborated to make it a more detailed examination of the situation, GO DAVE GO.
NOW FOR THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.!
Briefly, When I ran the Mechanical Department of the Bendix Research Labs, one of the thing we developed, way back in 1974 was "Electric Power Steering" The advantages were:
1. Full power all the time even engine off!
2. Full control of assist ANY way it was desired, vs speed, etc.
3. Improved fuel economy, no drive belt etc.
4. A bunch of others: Packaging , Cost, Increased flexability of under hood positioning.
GRIP
