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Comparison of Baseline vs. 50 lb added gas and tank.
Attached are two curves from my GM Volt Simulator (See Engineering Forum) showing the difference in Single Charge Cruise Range. Baseline: Curb weight 3140 lbs. Add two passengers 320 lbs. Acceleration to 60 mph = 9.0 sec. Single [email protected] = 25.7 miles.
Add 50 lb of gas and fuel tank: Acceleration to 60 mph = 9.13 sec. Single [email protected] = 25.6 miles. The added 1.4% mass gives a 1.4% increase in acceleration time and a 3.9% decrease in single charge range. An insignificant penalty for the huge increase in fuel range.
Attached are two curves from my GM Volt Simulator (See Engineering Forum) showing the difference in Single Charge Cruise Range. Baseline: Curb weight 3140 lbs. Add two passengers 320 lbs. Acceleration to 60 mph = 9.0 sec. Single [email protected] = 25.7 miles.
Add 50 lb of gas and fuel tank: Acceleration to 60 mph = 9.13 sec. Single [email protected] = 25.6 miles. The added 1.4% mass gives a 1.4% increase in acceleration time and a 3.9% decrease in single charge range. An insignificant penalty for the huge increase in fuel range.
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