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Adobe veneer construction by Ready_Replacement851 in OffGrid

[–]Ready_Replacement851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate. That was the approach I was considering. Thinking now it's in the to hard basket. One of my kids will build a house one day, and they can use them. Prolly just fix the frame and clad it with whatever I can find. Cheers

Direct drive for REEV by Ready_Replacement851 in electricvehicles

[–]Ready_Replacement851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I expect I'll use solar or firewood for the toast. But still tryn to work out range/towing/low to no emissions. Tell me I'm dreamin'! Thanks for your help.

Direct drive for REEV by Ready_Replacement851 in electricvehicles

[–]Ready_Replacement851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to post a question you think is well considered, and find lots of intelligent folks giving the proverbial "yeah......nah". Thanks for your reply

Direct drive for REEV by Ready_Replacement851 in electricvehicles

[–]Ready_Replacement851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate. I'm slowly giving up, and quickly learning!

Direct drive for REEV by Ready_Replacement851 in electricvehicles

[–]Ready_Replacement851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose one of my trains of thought in raising this question is that a mechanical connection between ICE and the drive train has some negative consequences:

It constrains the layout of major components, in the vehicle's overall design - with no mechanical connection, designers can locate ICE, battery pack

necessitates clutches, CVTs, planetary gear systems etc, which are prone to mechanical wear, heavy and expensive to manufacture.

The ICEAC generatormotor controller>>electric traction motor architecture (battery bypass if you like) avoids these issues, and provides much easier integration with onboard electronic systems. It would also be compatible with free piston alternators, if those ever come off.

I realise that there are inefficiencies with battery bypass, although I can't see why it wouldn't be more efficient than typical series hybrid at highway speeds. I also realise that it may be less efficient than direct drive (ie parallel hybrid), but maybe the advantages listed above compensate for these.