I have an RV and was considering upgrading my generator. I looked into the Honda EU3000ISAN generator selling for about $1,600 (full list is over $2.200) that produces 2800 watts continues 3000 peak. And runs for 7.5 hours on 3.4 gallons of gas.
http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/models.aspx?page=models§ion=P2GG&category=sq
It seems to me this could be used as a range extender that could be mounted on some kind of bracket in the rear bumper
Lets assume you go on a long trip. You start off with the generator charging the battery and even though it probably won't be enough to keep the battery at full charge it will be able to keep the battery from going to zero charge as quickly. Also when you stop for a light or coast down hill it would add to the charge. Also if you stop at a rest stop for a potty break or at a restaurant for 30 to 60 minutes to get food, when you get back the the car it will probably have a lot more of a charge of the charge replenished.
it seems to me that if someone wants an electric car and does not want to pay a $20,000 dealer premium a crude range extender can be added for less than $2,000. And the generator would be stored in the trunk and only be used if it became apparent that the battery would not have the power to get you to your destination.only be used. For example you are 30 miles from home and the range indicator shows only 20 miles remaining. All you do is pull over and take the generator out of the trunk and start it up. The generator could be mounted on some kind of spring assist swing out bracket.
http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/models.aspx?page=models§ion=P2GG&category=sq
It seems to me this could be used as a range extender that could be mounted on some kind of bracket in the rear bumper
Lets assume you go on a long trip. You start off with the generator charging the battery and even though it probably won't be enough to keep the battery at full charge it will be able to keep the battery from going to zero charge as quickly. Also when you stop for a light or coast down hill it would add to the charge. Also if you stop at a rest stop for a potty break or at a restaurant for 30 to 60 minutes to get food, when you get back the the car it will probably have a lot more of a charge of the charge replenished.
it seems to me that if someone wants an electric car and does not want to pay a $20,000 dealer premium a crude range extender can be added for less than $2,000. And the generator would be stored in the trunk and only be used if it became apparent that the battery would not have the power to get you to your destination.only be used. For example you are 30 miles from home and the range indicator shows only 20 miles remaining. All you do is pull over and take the generator out of the trunk and start it up. The generator could be mounted on some kind of spring assist swing out bracket.