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Old 01-24-2010, 08:08 AM   #107 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cfg83 View Post
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This sounds like your are hinting at your separate "range extender" solution. If you were the hybrid king, how would you integrate/de-integrate a range extender? I don't think a hitch-on range extender would work from an automaker POV, but I can imagine an engine (and fuel tank?!?!?!) that could be "rolled into" a lowered trunk area via a detachable gurney. I think the average joe *might* accept a 30 minute installation/de-installation process, if his/her usage of said car allowed for maybe one install/de-install per week.

CarloSW2
Drive the electric version until you need to take a trip, then go to the range extender rental place and have them swapped in 5 minutes, pick up your battery pack when you return and they get their range extender back.

Rent the pack not the car. Much cheaper.

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