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Geebee · 06-16-2009, 04:55 AM

Real world ICE drive train losses.http://www.fueleconomy.gov/FEG/atv.shtml
They look a bit dodgy but a lot closer than the ones you stated.

Your own motor references showed motors over 95%, complete genset "Overall efficiency of a Polar DC genset is between 75 and 85%"
And for the average user in a series hybrid the ICE will rarely be used as it is range extending only.
This was a few minutes searching not the best out there.

Just found this for the Prius

06-16-2009, 04:55 AM	#67 (permalink)
Geebee EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 109 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Real world ICE drive train losses.http://www.fueleconomy.gov/FEG/atv.shtml They look a bit dodgy but a lot closer than the ones you stated. Your own motor references showed motors over 95%, complete genset "Overall efficiency of a Polar DC genset is between 75 and 85%" And for the average user in a series hybrid the ICE will rarely be used as it is range extending only. This was a few minutes searching not the best out there. Just found this for the Prius Last edited by Geebee; 06-16-2009 at 05:14 AM..