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PriUPS - Using the Prius as a backup generator

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by baxsie, Nov 28, 2005.

  1. baxsie

    baxsie Member

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    This is Richard Factor 's site on using a Prius as a backup generator.

    http://www.priups.com


     
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    And this is a little easier, more off the shelf, approach:

    http://hiwaay.net/~bzwilson/prius/priups.html

    Richard's approach has a lot going for it including a 3 kW capability. The other approach provides laptop power during trips and 1 kW mobile emergency power. Different approaches but both based upon the unique capabilities of a Prius.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Toyota is working on it. They have several test vehicles doing just that. Can you imagine thousands of Prii in a disaster area providing power to homes and businesses. I have a 1.2 KWH generator at home I would love a 3 KWH generator. I am ready to go with a cut off switch. I could run everything at home. As it is now I have to make compromises.
     
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