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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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2019 Tesla Model 3 Std. Range Plus - 215 mi EV
2017 BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade
Retired engineer, Huntsville, AL
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