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I would think that could help EVs, as it would be cheaper (in weight and dollars) to add a gas powered range extender to EVs with smaller batteries. I'd rather
by derekp7 8y ago
I would think that could help EVs, as it would be cheaper (in weight and dollars) to add a gas powered range extender to EVs with smaller batteries. I'd rather have an 80 mile EV with a range extender than a very expensive heavy 400 mile EV.
- TylerE 8y agoThat’s probably one of the least interesting applications, really. We’re already quite good at optimizing engines for a narrow RPM/power range.
- derekp7 8y agoI was thinking more of optimizing for weight. Also, if you optimize for narrow RPM, then you are only using the gas engine to power a generator, so you have some loss there. I'd rather have the gas engine power i.e., the front wheels, while the EV powers the rear wheels (or vice versa).