New Onboard Converter Technology Harvests Auto Engine Exhaust to Generate Electricity
• Rebecca Boyle via PopSci.comFuture cars may eat their own exhaust, converting heat from their emissions into electricity. The conversion can improve fuel economy by reducing an engine’s workload.
Yeah call me again when thermoelectrics get more than a fraction of one percent efficiency and are made of materials that don't cost a relative fortune. It's a good idea in theory but the energy recovered won't be enough to power the backlight of the seatbelt indicator on the dashboard.