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The gas-electric model such as has been developed by Chinese manufacturers and licensed to Toyota (I believe) that let you get many hundreds of miles on a singl
by quantified 2y ago
The gas-electric model such as has been developed by Chinese manufacturers and licensed to Toyota (I believe) that let you get many hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas) seems relatively compelling. For cars, anyway. Putting that into a diesel work truck seems like re-inventing the locomotive, with a massive battery pack.
- TMWNN 2y ago> Putting that into a diesel work truck seems like re-inventing the locomotive, with a massive battery pack. I was going to say, this sounds like a diesel-electric locomotive! That said, there is a reason why diesel-electric took over from both steam and early electric locomotives; maybe that applies to automobiles, too?
- voisin 2y ago> Putting that into a diesel work truck seems like re-inventing the locomotive, with a massive battery pack. Sorry I am not following this conclusion. Ramcharger is doing this next year. Massive pulling capacity and acceleration of an EV drivetrain, regular battery for the size of vehicle, and small electricity generating engine to keep the battery charged.