so Jeff, using a standard genset in a series hybrid means conversions DC - AC - DC and you say "significant" losses. So that leads to some sort of custom voltage regulator off a DC generator which then dumps straight into the batts? I wonder what the DC output of a standard genset is? If its in the voltage range, like 85V, you could bypass the AC circuit.
oh yeah *I* am assuming a pluggable series hybrid, not a straight series hybrid. Dunno what Andrew has in mind. and yeah I have been thinking about the ICE efficiency and MC packaging too, but thats another thread. John Jeffrey Blamey wrote: > If you are determined to go this route: The generator to battery to > motor controller/motor route unless the gen output is a close match to > your battery pack voltage is going to suffer from the AC to DC > conversion losses (significant). So for a 72V battery pack the output > of the generator would have to be in the 85V range with regulation. > >
