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Old 06-27-2013, 04:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Hi P-hack,
I was with you up to here:
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So for best sustained performance from the warp9 then, you would need a diesel generator that is at least 134 horsepower after the losses of mechanical to electrical, and the controller (and rectification?).
Even at 5600 lbs, a F150 needs less than 30 hp to cruise at 65 mph. You might like to have 135 hp available for quick accelerations. But even steep grades, say Grapevine Grade, only needs about 60 hp more. In order to cruise and recharge something like a 45 hp generator would be sufficient. 90 hp if there is a long pass in the daily drive.
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