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That's the same part I disagree with.... redpoint5 pointed out one problem... even at peak load, constant rpm, there is no genset available that can give you lower fuel consumption from fuel tank to wheels compared to a pusher. Another problem is that even if you assume constant rpm for the genset, you cannot assume constant load, especially if hooked up directly to the motor controller. There will be times when the car is climbing or accelerating when the genset is in its bsfc sweet spot, when cruising it'll be only part way up the bsfc (between your red and blue lines ), and when not drawing any power at all, the genset will be back there roaring away producing nothing.
In short, 1) the genset loses because it already starts out being less efficient, and 2) it then loses more because it has the same bsfc issues that you describe for a pusher scenario.
Do you have an actual case where the genset comes out ahead? I don't mean zooming in on individual pieces, but rather a complete "apples-apples" system, with a real (or realistic) EV as the control vehicle. I'm just not seeing it.
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