Big MPGs for Big Trucks and Vans I think more time and effort
should be put into reducing fuel consumption for large pick-ups
and vans. These vehicles are the backbone of working America and
they are sufferring with the state of fuel prices. How large of
an engine would it take to power a generator to power an
electric motor to power the wheels? They wouldn't need expensive
hybrid tech switching back and forth with large battery packs.
Just the basics with the smallest engine possible that only
powers the generator. From what I understand, electric motors
produce more torque anyway. Isn't that how diesel/electric
trains have been moving their mega-ton payloads for over 50
years? By: Michael J C. Rate this idea Score: 4 Total votes: 4
+4 / -0  Related Tags electric motor  Sergio F I work in
construction and would love to own a truck that gives me 30 +
MPG in the city and 35+ on the Highway 1 year(s) ago via Dennis
T I did a Bing search on 'electric motors' and Siemens came up.
I was educated about the differen