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Re:Carmakers Have a New Idea to Boost EV Range: Add a Gas En... by vincnetas on Wednesday September 09, 2026 @06:59AM (#49624442)
somehow it makes you think that running generator to charge battery to drive the wheels is somehow better than just driving wheels directly :)

"not your average hybrid whos gas-powered motor directly..."

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Re:Carmakers Have a New Idea to Boost EV Range: Add a Gas En... by SideburnsOfDoom on Wednesday September 09, 2026 @07:01AM (#49624462)
> running generator to charge battery to drive the wheels is somehow better than just driving wheels directly

In some ways it is, yes. The engine design is not the same, it doesn't need gearbox, variable power output etc to charge battery. In some ways it can be more efficient.

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Re:Carmakers Have a New Idea to Boost EV Range: Add a Gas En... by actionfromafar on Wednesday September 09, 2026 @07:15AM (#49624575)
The Prius isn't really using a gearbox in the conventional sense either, it's much simpler.
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