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Are you sure? Google tells me a Cybertruck uses around 400 Wh of energy per mile. 20 miles worth of charging then would be 8000 Wh. To generate that much in an
by tzs 2y ago
Are you sure? Google tells me a Cybertruck uses around 400 Wh of energy per mile. 20 miles worth of charging then would be 8000 Wh. To generate that much in an hour would take an 8000 W generator.
The first 8000 W generator I found [1] is 200 lbs.
Here's a 24000 W generator [2] that weighs 455 lbs. The weight of its fuel (propane) would be a little under 17 lbs for each hour's worth.
[1] https://www.generac.com/residential-products/portable-generators/8000-portable-generator-electric-start-50st-7676/ https://www.generac.com/residential-products/portable-genera...
[2] https://www.generac.com/globalassets/products/residential/standby-generators/spec-sheets/20kw-22kw-24kw_guardian-series_aircooled-gasengine_specsheet.pdf https://www.generac.com/globalassets/products/residential/st...
- ZiiS 2y agoYes I was exaggerating; the 455lbs 24kW generator would probably be >20mph but not the 8000W one given all the losses.