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Old 04-28-2016, 03:26 AM   #63 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
Easy.
With out a proper earth ground you can't.
What does a proper earth ground on a van/small truck look like? One that ground even when on the highway. I am thinking a small barbell sized wheel connected to a fork that is connected to a 360 degree caster under the van, all metal and capable of conducting electricity.

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Originally Posted by McDesign View Post
Paul - I'm a mechanical engineer, so you can trust me. I have like, patents and stuff.
Long post to respond to your thorough post.

Think about and analyze what you are trying to do from an energy balance standpoint - thinking and calculating is free!

First - locomotives are diesel-electric simply to eliminate the extremely torque mechanical connection between a low-speed 3000 hp and the multiple drive axles - far more dependable to have an electric motor in each axle. THERE IS NO EFFICIENCY "GAIN" IN THIS - it's done for reliability and cost - locomotive fuel was a few cents per gallon when they were designed.

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I know why they use traction motors instead of mechanical transmission. I didn't know that there was no efficiency gain with it though.

Thanks for all the insight which I chopped out. Not going to try this gas-electric propulsion system but still desire to run on wood.

I read where you looked at buying batteries for the Taurus, and agree that electric is cost prohibitive due to the high cost of batteries. Just watch the electricity prices go up as more people own electric cars.

And Yes, I understand all the pros and cons when it comes to running on wood, including the engine power reduction while burning wood gas.

I am off to create a thread on how to raise the MPG on the 2001 FORD cheaply and easily, as the FORD van is worth investing in.
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