Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - Can I use a GENERATOR to power an Electric car directly?

Nerys · 08-13-2008, 11:56 PM

actually the diesel loco's are what made me think of it. BUT I need to know how much power.

10hp will get me 7500watt surge 5500watt continuous

IS that enough? I have no idea. Thats my problem. IF it needs more power than that this idea very rapidly moves out of my ability to afford. I can not afford nothing right now but I am thinking what can I do 6 months or a year from now.

I have seen 230v motors on ebay for around $400. If I can find a diesel genset for under a grand I could have the major parts for just a wee bit more than a grand. I could even TEST It using my GAS generator that I already have. 10hp 7500surge 5500 continuous.

08-13-2008, 11:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nerys Grrr :-) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Levittown PA Posts: 800 Cherokee - '88 Jeep Cherokee 90 day: 19.44 mpg (US) Ryo-Ohki - '94 Geo Metro Xfi 90 day: 50.15 mpg (US) Vger 2 - '00 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE Ninja - '89 Geo Tracker 90 day: 30.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 12 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	actually the diesel loco's are what made me think of it. BUT I need to know how much power. 10hp will get me 7500watt surge 5500watt continuous IS that enough? I have no idea. Thats my problem. IF it needs more power than that this idea very rapidly moves out of my ability to afford. I can not afford nothing right now but I am thinking what can I do 6 months or a year from now. I have seen 230v motors on ebay for around $400. If I can find a diesel genset for under a grand I could have the major parts for just a wee bit more than a grand. I could even TEST It using my GAS generator that I already have. 10hp 7500surge 5500 continuous.