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What exactly is the point of an EV pusher trailer on a vehicle that is already capable of EV low mode at low speeds?
I guess it makes sense on a straight gasser for stop and go traffic jams.
I think a better concept is a generator trailer for use with a light, short range EV.
EVs are pricey now because 100 miles worth of battery pack is big $$$$.
I would think that a simple light EV with a 30 mile range could be made rather cheaply. The question is, how big a generator would be needed to power such a vehicle at 65 mph? Basically, make a Volt, but, the engine is in the trailer, not the car.
This means saved weight, which means less expensive battery. Why should you have to haul around a lump of an ICE when the majority of your driving is well within 30 miles round trip.
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