Would a small windmill generator placed in a truck bed produce enough energy to power the truck (if electric)?

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windmill generator
Image by Dominic’s pics
A windmill used to generate electricity for the Brighton Earthship. In the background is a composting toilet.

The windmill is made by Whisper / Southwest Windpower

An image taken at or near the Brighton Earthship located near Stanmer Park, Brighton, East Sussex.

The Earthship – the first built in the UK – is an experimental sustainable development which includes the following features: photovoltaic solar cells, collection of rainwater from the roof, a windmill, using the thermal storage property of the ground (by building "hobbit like" into a hillside), reuse of rubber tires as a building material for the walls.

No one lives here, but regular tours are available by arrangement.

Further information:
Low Carbon Trust
Brighton Earthship Project
Sustainable Development Commission
The UK Earth Centre Network

Question by somebody: Would a small windmill generator placed in a truck bed produce enough energy to power the truck (if electric)?
If placed in the truck bed it would take drag out of the question and would have wind conditions ideal for its designs. would it be enough to power the truck?

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