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Henshao: I wouldn't expect such an improvement if I wasn't heavily subsidizing the gasoline with electricity.
Frank: Yup on all parts. The lack of not being able to coast in neutral is what's limiting me here. Just as others predicted. I'm just slow I guess. (:
Sid: You're welcome! I'm learning a lot myself. (:
Shadetree: It's doable. But I think I'd much rather go for a neutral coast ability. The efficiency should be much better, although it also means I'll be lacking proper gearing in all scenarios.
Everyone else: I don't even know how much electricity I've used as my Kill-a-Watt was stolen (long term borrowed) but I'm sure it's a lot, and my gas usage has barely gone down any. 33~35 mpg is about the best I can do city. So with that in mind, I'll be removing it from the car and going back to the drawing board. I really like the idea of a powered trailer since I already have a 4x8 and I'd have plenty of room for major battery power. All I'd really need is an old axle.
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