Featured Hybrid drone engine/generatirs

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Mar 12, 2026 at 3:06 AM.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    A computer controlled, two-stroke engine with integral generator could provide either emergency charging or range extension for EVs:


    As my ultimately unreplaceable Tesla battery ages, it becomes more attractive to have a lightweight trailer with a 25 kW, flex-fuel, generator. Of course this assumes available and affordable fuel.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #1 bwilson4web, Mar 12, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Someone will come up with an alternative pack, as long as Tesla legal team doesn't slap them down. People are throwing together Toyota traction packs......o_O It seems kinda ridiculous trailering an ICE motor behind an electric car. Doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose??? I guess that would take care of the range anxiety issue.;):rolleyes::ROFLMAO::LOL::whistle:
    Out here there's a couple of business that will offer remote/rescue recharges. I believe they are around $300-$500 and 45 minute onsite time - not cheap, but the service is there if you ignore your dash warnings. I think they are currently franchising.
     
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    LawnBoy making a comeback?
     
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