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  1. If you’re talking about trying to add some sort of power to the automobile, then the answer is yes it is feasible, but the power thus generated would be of little or no use for the basic operation of the vehicle. The blades for the turbine would probably generate more drag (pulling power from the engine) than it would feed back.

  2. The 1st law of thermodynamics says “NO” as do I.

    If the idea is to mount a windmill (we’ll assume 100% efficient) to the car in such a way that when you drive you collect electric energy. You will soon discover that the added wind-resistance that your turbine has added will decrease your mileage EXACTLY proportional to the amount of electricity you produce.

    The only side note, is that if you drive a hybrid (or electric car) and let the windmill generate power while you are *at work, *at the grocery store, *parked in your driveway to recharge the batteries, you might be onto something.

    It’s a good idea, would be fun to try, but in all practicality, you will not gain anything.

Is fixing a wind driven turbine to an automobile in order to generate aux power feasible?