How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works

Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by ctdonath on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @05:03PM (#23706680)

Agreed, and Cybertruck for the win. All the benefit of a pickup, with a big back seat and enclosed storage - with a multitude of power sourcing options (including just parked in sun, if the solar cover becomes a thing).

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by gbronner on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @05:48PM (#23707140)

Nope. The hybrid can pump out 72 kwh/10 hour day, and still tow your equipment trailer home. CT isn't going to be able to do this for a while yet

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by kube-system on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @11:01PM (#23709498)

> multitude of power sourcing options (including just parked in sun, if the solar cover becomes a thing).

Under good conditions and direct sunlight, the total power that reaches the earth's surface is about 1000 watts per square meter. The best (commercialized) solar panels right now top out right around 20% efficiency. Ignoring losses due to conversion, you're looking at about 200 watts tops.

Over an entire day of ideal summer conditions you'll maybe get enough power out of it to make a quick pot of coffee.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by ctdonath on Thursday July 02, 2020 @12:06AM (#23709906)

I’m very familiar with the numbers. Solar bed cover is good for a few miles per day - which may be all you need in an emergency.

[ Parent | on HN ]