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NeilBlanchard · 07-08-2010, 10:34 PM

May I suggest using the FVT eVaro implementation of a serial hybrid instead? It runs the generator at a constant speed until the batteries are charged. You should remove the AC inverter, I think, and rig a DC-DC connection?

07-08-2010, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	May I suggest using the FVT eVaro implementation of a serial hybrid instead? It runs the generator at a constant speed until the batteries are charged. You should remove the AC inverter, I think, and rig a DC-DC connection? __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/