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by smileysteve 927 days ago
It has been optimal to run accessories electrically for ICE already for several reasons. It has been difficult based on some of the loads on a 12v battery (agm has really helped this)

- Start stop is smoother (and more available) without accessories

- Cooling a turbo after the motor is off - true for the engine as well, heat soak on water pump off can go ~20f over the thermostat

- Brake Boosting without a vacuum (Valvetronic or Hybrid)

- Air Conditioning at idle