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The problem with the generator is it's more cost, weight, and maintenance. But it still makes sense in many scenarios, which is why many cars do something like
by hot_gril 4y ago
The problem with the generator is it's more cost, weight, and maintenance. But it still makes sense in many scenarios, which is why many cars do something like this, like the BMW i3.
I wonder how reliable the portable diesel generators are. The huge ones in datacenters are known to have trouble starting up sometimes, so they're tested frequently.
- upsidesinclude 4y agoMuch more reliable than gasoline and the added benefit of always operating in the peak performance range as a generator. Diesels require higher compression than gasoline and must be built stronger as a result. Which explains the higher cost of diesel engines in general.