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It's worth mentioning that serial hybrids, like the BMW i3 rx, might not be able to drive on the freeway on the output of their generator. That's why it's a "r
by m463 3y ago
It's worth mentioning that serial hybrids, like the BMW i3 rx, might not be able to drive on the freeway on the output of their generator. That's why it's a "range extender" - at some point you have to pull over and charge.
EDIT: this is a big secret that none of the marketing materials (want to) make clear.
I'm uncertain the output of the wankel, but maybe with its power-to-weight it might get closer to being able to drive on gasoline in a self-sufficient way.
- bruce511 3y agoWeeelll, "freeway driving" depends on the freeway and time of day. For too many freeways, for too much of the day, I can ride a bicycle at speeds greater than the surrounding traffic. And in those conditions hybrids, and electric cars are perfect.
- adrianN 3y agoDoes that matter in practice? What's the effective range for highway driving in these cars?
- m463 3y agoI recall the i3 rx only had about 2 gallons of gas.
- danans 3y agoThe Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid can do up to 60mph on a flat road in serial hybrid mode.
- connicpu 3y agoI don't know where you get this idea, my Chevy Volt is perfectly capable of reaching 70mph+ while holding the battery level steady (in the Hold mode)
- m463 3y agoThe volt is not a serial hybrid. The motor is physically connected to the wheels (in an interesting way btw), so it can drive on gasoline alone.