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EZP 545 · 06-04-2012, 06:41 PM

Hi, A power trailer set up using a Prius NHW10 ic motor and its electric motor reconfigured to a generator is now ready to try on the road. . Early trials indicate 2X the watthours out when compared to a 5kw Honda genset unit. Weight penalty, but at double the output for fuel(petrol at this stage) I figure worth the handicap.
The set up will be used on a small Subaru van with an Advanced DC 9" motor, using Thundersky 90ah @ 120v which gives 60km range on EV mode.

(Edit by admin - see: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ius-22193.html )

So yes, I think a powered trailer, and then a pusher/powered option is workable, where the MG1 and MG2 are used in a controlled balence, as is done in the Prius. If only a Prius C was available as the basis. Wow.
George(proven eccentric)

06-04-2012, 06:41 PM	#46 (permalink)
EZP 545 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: new zealand Posts: 23 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Prius motor/gen for Trailer Hi, A power trailer set up using a Prius NHW10 ic motor and its electric motor reconfigured to a generator is now ready to try on the road. . Early trials indicate 2X the watthours out when compared to a 5kw Honda genset unit. Weight penalty, but at double the output for fuel(petrol at this stage) I figure worth the handicap. The set up will be used on a small Subaru van with an Advanced DC 9" motor, using Thundersky 90ah @ 120v which gives 60km range on EV mode. (Edit by admin - see: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ius-22193.html ) So yes, I think a powered trailer, and then a pusher/powered option is workable, where the MG1 and MG2 are used in a controlled balence, as is done in the Prius. If only a Prius C was available as the basis. Wow. George(proven eccentric)