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Air Conditioning and HP?

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SolsticeDesire said:
Just because a car doesn't have an alternator per say it doesn't mean that the motors in the cars aren't used as an alternator. I believe that the amount of power that an alternator generates can vary. I know that in my Saturn when I turn on the headlights the engine revs a little higher. To me this would mean that the car is demanding more electricity, so the alternator must supply it and therefore the engine must work harder.
Yes, and it also has an affect on gas mileage.
 
Bonzo said:
So other than SkyCaptain, does anyone have a clue to my question? Maybe it's one of those hidden secrets the auto industry doesn't want anyone talking about? :)
Maximum, 5hp. Concerning running with the top down and AC on, you would probably burn a little more gas than with the top down/no AC, but mainly because you would have it cranked up higher than you would with the top up.
 
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