View Single Post
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 09-01-2022, 03:33 PM
twobjshelbys's Avatar
twobjshelbys twobjshelbys is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
Posts: 5,632
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Harpoon PV2 View Post
...I have wondered why car companies haven't done this for a few decades! Think about it, the generator would be easier to make low emissions...
I thought of this alot of years ago when EVs were starting to gain traction. I thought it would be a good match for a low RPM, high torque 2 cyl diesel engine to run a generator. But apparently it's not a new idea and had been tried at some point in Europe and deemed impractical. Don't know why. The Top Gear guys in fact did a parody on the theme...
__________________
Cheers,
Tony
CSX4005LA
Reply With Quote