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Old 07-12-2009, 09:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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What sort of catalytic converter does the generator have? What are the emissions?

You realize 1 hp ~= 745 watts so that generator is about 3 hp.

What is the fuel burn per unit of electric power at 3 hp? Many generator fuel burn rates are at 50% power, not full power.

Understand I'm sympathetic with the goal but the engine-generator needs to be well designed. It might be simpler to get an older Prius, one that needs work, and rebuild it while keeping the Civic as backup.

Bob Wilson
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