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somehow it makes you think that running generator to charge battery to drive the wheels is somehow better than just driving wheels directly :) "not your averag
by vincnetas 24d ago
somehow it makes you think that running generator to charge battery to drive the wheels is somehow better than just driving wheels directly :)
"not your average hybrid whos gas-powered motor directly..."
- SideburnsOfDoom 24d ago> running generator to charge battery to drive the wheels is somehow better than just driving wheels directly In some ways it is, yes. The engine design is not the same, it doesn't need gearbox, variable power output etc to charge battery. In some ways it can be more efficient.
- actionfromafar 24d agoThe Prius isn't really using a gearbox in the conventional sense either, it's much simpler.