Re: [DMCForum] Re: Alternative fuel.

[Ryan Wright <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx>]

Now, here's an idea I've actually mulled over. How much power does a
typical electric motor used in an EV take when cruising?

Why couldn't you just use a small diesel generator like this along
with a small bank of 4 to 6 batteries for emergency "boost" power to
drive an electric motor? Don't couple the generator to the wheels like
today's hybrids do; use it purely to power an electric motor.

Unless the electric motor uses more than 30KW while cruising?

-Ryan

On 9/17/05, Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Agreed..  I hope I am wrong too.
> 
> I spent some time talking to a friend today who has a
> few surplus 3 cylinder diesel generators.  3 phase,
> 30KW.  They use about 1 gallon an hour.
> 
> We were considering the possibility of putting one of
> them in to an EV..  At this point is is all just talk,
> but 06049 is sitting in my garage waiting for a good
> project.  Maybe for DCS08??  Who knows.
> 
> 
> --- cruznmd <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > It's not home-made. It was production vehicle built
> > by Sebring-
> > Vanguard. They built almost as many vehicles as DMC.
> >
> > I would see limited savings if I did not pursue any
> > electrical
> > efficiency measures in my home, however, I'll be
> > doing all I can to
> > cut back on the kWh's. I think I can offset the
> > extra expense. It is
> > an experiment however. You could be right.
> > Hopefully, you are wrong.
> >
> > Rich
> >
> 
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