Dave wrote:

I set my hands on their new starter / alternator this week. It is not in
production yet. I liked the way it looks, but for our purposes, I
question if the few pounds it will safe are worth the added complexity.
You see, it has 0000 or 000 copper cables going from it to the
controller. Three of these large cables. The controller it self is large
and has some mass also. I'm sure the net weight is less that an
alternator and starter, but not that much less. With today's
alternator's being so reliable, I think I would not want the complex
controller of the next design just to save a few pounds. Also, this
controller looks expensive to me..

Might not makes sense for us but GM claims 10% better fuel consumption
by shutting off the engine at stop lights.

Got any pictures Dave?

Paul Lamar

Dave? Dave who ?? I probably shouldn't have mentioned it here....  hint, hint...   The alternator is not much larger than a standard 110A unit. The connections are the usual 4 or 5 lead connector
plus the 3 0000 cables. The controller is about 2" thick and about 8" x 14". It has some serious electronics in it...  Looks well engineered. I understand now why they are doing it with the start /
stop idea...

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