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Old 06-20-2012, 02:16 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
What exactly is the point of an EV pusher trailer on a vehicle that is already capable of EV low mode at low speeds?

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? So you can own a volt
The reason you would want a pusher genset on a hybrid is if you have a motor that is more fuel efficient under the load you require at 25mph than the existing motor inside.
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