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Featured RX-7 modified serial hybrid

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Dec 8, 2017.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Put your beverages down and enjoy this serial hybrid from Jalopnik.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Will future EREVs and RExs use model airplane jet engines for range extenders?
    The future is exciting.
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    It does look like we may see Wankel range extenders. Used no doubt in plug-in wanker hybrids.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    I believe you mean a Wankel (engine) range extender.
     
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    Nope! He got it right the first time IMHO! :ROFLMAO:;)
     
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    You are thinking of Wanker.
     
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    You may think that, I couldn't possibly comment! :sneaky:
     
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