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Old 01-09-2018, 02:41 AM   #32 (permalink)
RedDevil
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Hi Tim, that may be difficult.
I tried to charge my Insights battery on the go, but it detects abnormal (> 17 Ampere) current flow and throws a code disabling the hybrid system.
Your Volvo might act in the same way, or not; at least Prii are more forgiving (apparently).

That said, I too like to know what high-voltage DC-DC converters are available. I'd think a DC to AC converter and then a transformer and high-voltage rectifier bridge is the 'easy' way to do it.

One other way to extend your range is to have a big extra LiFePO4 12V battery and use that to power all the 12V stuff including the heater.
That may be enough to extend your range to 60 km.
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