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IDK. A Honda EU2200i (their second smallest portable generator) generates 2.2kw for a little over 3 hours with 0.95 gal tank [0]. Which sounds pretty close to b
by zxexz 4y ago
IDK. A Honda EU2200i (their second smallest portable generator) generates 2.2kw for a little over 3 hours with 0.95 gal tank [0]. Which sounds pretty close to break-even with fuel cost at this price. The efficiency generally increases with size. I'd imagine running a diesel generator (usually more fuel efficient) with red diesel could easily push you into profitability. Assuming you could somehow get this to work with the system - maybe trick the Tesla software somehow.
[0] https://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/models/eu2200i https://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/models/eu2200i
- peter422 4y agoBut you have to buy and maintain the generator. In addition to the huge upfront cost a gas/diesel generator is going to require yearly maintenance (at minimum oil, oil filter, cycling the fuel). You’ll either need to do it yourself or pay somebody to do it, eating into your margins.