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Old 11-23-2010, 01:11 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Aloha, I read your post again just now and I think there is a flaw in the logic.

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1. What if i run out of power in an EV?
(can i plug in and continue driving?)

A: Yes. But only for intermittant driving as the batteries charge slowly.


2. What if i want to drive father than the range will allow?
(again, can i plug in and continue driving?)

A: Yes. But only for intermittant driving as the batteries charge slowly.
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If the vehicle is driving and using the amps as they come form the Gen your not so much charging the batts for future use, your using them as a "pass through entity" so (assuming the gen is matched to the amp draw of the vehicle at whatever speed your driving) youll get to where your going but still have low batteries.

Now, assuming some sort of "dc charge controller" is in place, you could just leave the gen on while your doing whatever it is your doing at your destination if you like.

Do I have this right?
Tom
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