<VV> Why Chrysler abandoned the turbine (No Corvair)

[Wrsssatty at aol.com]

My understanding is that Chrysler abandoned the turbine project due to poor 
 gas mileage.
 
My further understanding is that the turbine engine was most efficient when 
 running at a constant engine speed leading me to wonder whether it might 
have  some modern day application running at a constant speed, at its most 
efficient  rpm, perhaps using an alternative fuel, and generating electricity 
for electric  motors at all four wheels.
 
~Bill Stanley
 
<>> And speaking of turbines, who can forget the 1963 Chrysler  Turbine 
>concept
>car? The simplicity of the turbine meant fewer  parts which implied less
>maintenance. So why wasn't brought to  market?
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