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      02-16-2008, 03:24 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by crzy4135i View Post
In my opinion, the regenerative alternator stuff is a gimmick but I'm happy it requires use of an AGM battery. I wonder which brand they'll use in the 135i?
Why do you think it's a gimmick? If you brake properly, your engine isn't turning the alternator at all. Add that to a deep cycle battery and it's a pretty clever system. It's kinda half ass here because it still uses the hydrolic power steering, but someday they'll get the electric power steering right.
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