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So the motor controller in an electric vehicle is basically spitting out sine waves at 200+ kW. It'd be cool if they could tune that to 120/240V 60Hz, bypass t
by p1mrx 7y ago
So the motor controller in an electric vehicle is basically spitting out sine waves at 200+ kW. It'd be cool if they could tune that to 120/240V 60Hz, bypass the motor, and add a connector that powers your house.
- yumraj 7y agoNissan Leaf supports that.[0] Not sure if other cars do too. [0] https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/TECHNOLOGY/OVERVIEW/vehicle_to_home.html https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/TECHNOLOGY/OVERVIEW/vehicle...
- p1mrx 7y agoIt looks like Nissan is using the CHAdeMO port's DC pins in reverse, to power an external inverter. That's less fun than generating AC from a motor controller, but I guess it's sensible to keep the car's job as simple as possible.