This is what I am trying to figure out myself is it possible with the advances in technology to downsize this system since the advent of hybrid cars and now the new boats coming out as well
one would think so but to tell anyone in the wooden boat capitol my plan it is looked at as sin and not doable. my question here is why? Outside of just "it can't" what are the formulas exactly that make it impossible?
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "Eric" <ewdysar@...> wrote:
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> Sid,
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> You're absolutely correct. Diesel-electric has been used for many decades and has proven to be more efficient than diesel alone. But there appears to be a problem of scale. Do you know of any specific examples of successful diesel-electric vehicles or vessels that weigh less than 100 tons?
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> Fair winds,
> Eric
> Marina del Rey, CA
>
> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "sirdarnell" <sirdarnell@> wrote:
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> > I keep seeing this. The military has been using diesel generators with electric engines since the 1930s (maybe earlier) to get more range. So it must be work. Not to mention trains, cruise ships, Ice breakers, freighters, etc.
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> > --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Daniel Michaels <nov32394@> wrote:
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> > > Unless you are going to supplement the generator with solar and wind or shore power I think you will get less range than by just using a diesel engine.
> > >
> > > Dan
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