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What options do you know of? I am aware of constraints for stirling engines. That is why the metal sphere would be large and made of metal with a high heat capacity. Regen braking might be a consideration, but this already enough of a challenge as it is. Hopefully efficiency of stirling engines...

Does anyone know what stirling engine could be used to power a generator which in turn powers an electric motor? I am thinking of using this concept in a vehicle. A diagram is here: It shows a metal sphere in vacuum sealed container. It would be connected to by a retractable contact...