I want to do something sim to this only with a ranger. My idea is to run the geny off of a small snowmobile engine (more power and quieter) and run a separate alternator for the lights radio ect. with one belt. Maybe run AC and steering pump. And i want a big geny, or two small ones, so I can ditch all the batteries. I'm thinking a 100 plus miles/gal. Now all i need is money.
he ben. one thing mate.... i'm a licensed lpg/propane installer in australia and that tank in the back of the car looks dangerous mate! a tiny bit of gas and a non-properly contacting light globe or the starter ring gear sparking on start up and ka boom! you should really for piece of mind mount the tank in a vented to atmosphere box. i don't want to see you dead mate!
This was just the very first proof of concept test.
Explosions are bad. That's one big reason why the hatch was still open. LP is heavier than air, there IS a vent UNDER the generator and propane bottle.
The master plan is that either the back is all sealed up, and vented to atmosphere, or that it is actually externally mounted.
Interesting to see how economical an I.C engine is running at constant speed compared to variations an IC engine experiences in a conventional car. IC are at their most efficient in a narrow rev range which would be the case when running an alternator. Hope you keep detailed records. Volvo have been testing a tubo-generator diesel/electric car with very low CO2 emissions and outstanding fuel economy even on a large car.
Everything is sort of temporarily mounted in there. I still need to design and weld up mounts for the generator and fuel tank. The generator needs a muffler. The hatch is open because I don't yet have an air intake nor the exhaust pipe to exit the car. It will also need a cover and sound-proofing.
One thing I love about the electric car is how quiet it is! It's a bit louder running in hybrid mode!
I know, the video doesn't explain much. This is the VERY FIRST test run of the car as a hybrid. The propane generator runs to power the battery charger, which adds a constant amount of power to the batteries. The electric motor runs from the batteries. The generator runs at a constant speed - not dependent on the speed of the car. The generator does NOT make as much power as the car's average cruising requires - I can't drive directly from the generator.
YOU GO BEN! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
MUDDy
muddymuddymuddmann 1 year ago
I want to do something sim to this only with a ranger. My idea is to run the geny off of a small snowmobile engine (more power and quieter) and run a separate alternator for the lights radio ect. with one belt. Maybe run AC and steering pump. And i want a big geny, or two small ones, so I can ditch all the batteries. I'm thinking a 100 plus miles/gal. Now all i need is money.
I like your vids.
wantblackwolf 1 year ago
he ben. one thing mate.... i'm a licensed lpg/propane installer in australia and that tank in the back of the car looks dangerous mate! a tiny bit of gas and a non-properly contacting light globe or the starter ring gear sparking on start up and ka boom! you should really for piece of mind mount the tank in a vented to atmosphere box. i don't want to see you dead mate!
lpgas1 1 year ago
@lpgas1
This was just the very first proof of concept test.
Explosions are bad. That's one big reason why the hatch was still open. LP is heavier than air, there IS a vent UNDER the generator and propane bottle.
The master plan is that either the back is all sealed up, and vented to atmosphere, or that it is actually externally mounted.
BenjaminNelson 1 year ago
Interesting to see how economical an I.C engine is running at constant speed compared to variations an IC engine experiences in a conventional car. IC are at their most efficient in a narrow rev range which would be the case when running an alternator. Hope you keep detailed records. Volvo have been testing a tubo-generator diesel/electric car with very low CO2 emissions and outstanding fuel economy even on a large car.
TK42138 1 year ago
wow
antiLeixo 1 year ago
can you reduce the noise
7926645 1 year ago
@7926645
There isn't a muffler on it yet. I still need to add one.
BenjaminNelson 1 year ago
@BenjaminNelson Fair enough, Best of luck with it.
7926645 1 year ago
Nice. is it legal with the forklift tank? Let us know what the fuel economy will be like.
polishshark 1 year ago
Everything is sort of temporarily mounted in there. I still need to design and weld up mounts for the generator and fuel tank. The generator needs a muffler. The hatch is open because I don't yet have an air intake nor the exhaust pipe to exit the car. It will also need a cover and sound-proofing.
One thing I love about the electric car is how quiet it is! It's a bit louder running in hybrid mode!
BenjaminNelson 1 year ago
I know, the video doesn't explain much. This is the VERY FIRST test run of the car as a hybrid. The propane generator runs to power the battery charger, which adds a constant amount of power to the batteries. The electric motor runs from the batteries. The generator runs at a constant speed - not dependent on the speed of the car. The generator does NOT make as much power as the car's average cruising requires - I can't drive directly from the generator.
BenjaminNelson 1 year ago
Chalk up a win for Ben! Way to go! Way to be!
briansmobile1 1 year ago
Wow !!!! I like it Great job!!!!
je99na2 1 year ago
Continue your good work!
labidus74 1 year ago