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Originally Posted by jakobnev
It think the main problems with Wankel engines go away when you just use them as range extenders.
Maintenance: A range extender in a 200km electric car might not reach 1000h of operation during the cars lifetime.
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This is a good point I haven't thought of. If the range extender is only expected to run 1000h, then the seals and bearings don't need to last very long, making it affordable.