A car cannot run solely on a battery and an alternator due to the principles of conservation of energy. The alternator can only recharge the battery with the energy it receives from the motion of the wheels, which is inherently inefficient. This concept has been established as a fundamental limitation, disproving the idea of a perpetual motion machine. Despite this, some individuals continue to pursue the notion, often due to a refusal to accept established scientific principles.
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