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also noted, that they don't have that lever like standard pistons do, so torque is an issue.
by Justsignedup 3y ago
also noted, that they don't have that lever like standard pistons do, so torque is an issue.
- Ancapistani 3y agoTorque isn’t an issue if it isn’t pushing a drivetrain, but an inverter generator to charge the electric drivetrain. That would also lower the forces applied to the piston roller bearings, which should greatly improve reliability.
- ben_bai 3y agoYes those tiny new engines (also liquidpiston engine) would make a good range-extender for electric drivetrains, also thinking semi-trucks and big equipment. Wherever you need big torque/power to get going, but once rolling 35hp is enough to keep rolling.
- pedrocr 3y agoIf it's putting out the power you need with good efficiency just gear it for whatever torque you want for the application. The idea that torque and power represent different qualities out of an engine comes from manufacturers quoting just peak torque and peak power, giving you two different points on the torque and power curve. A complete torque or power curve is much more useful. Either works and which is just a matter of preference as you can just calculate the other from the same data.