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The Model S has the frunk, couldn't that be used to fit a removable fuel cell/small engine/whatever that can recharge the batteries while driving? So normally y
by henrikschroder 14y ago
The Model S has the frunk, couldn't that be used to fit a removable fuel cell/small engine/whatever that can recharge the batteries while driving? So normally you leave the frunk empty, but if you're going on a longer trip, you pop in your extended engine, fill it up before you go, and stop for gas regularly while on your trip?
- stcredzero 14y ago> The Model S has the frunk, couldn't that be used to fit a removable fuel cell/small engine/whatever that can recharge the batteries while driving? The frunk would have to be specifically designed as an engine compartment, both because of regulations, and because one wouldn't want fumes to harm the passengers. (Less of an issue with hydrogen fuel cells.) I think that's a great idea, though. Something like that would greatly increase the utility of something like a Tesla Model S. Range, in particular range in winter driving, would be greatly improved by the power generation and the ability to use waste heat for passenger compartment heating.