Walmart Reveals Hybrid-Electric Semi Concept

[Calvin.K]

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http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=32404

 

[stevezzzz]

A "micro-turbine" for a range extender? That's interesting. Wonder what that turbine burns for fuel? It's not easy to find Jet-A at highway truck stops... :wink:

 

[Calvin.K]

A "micro-turbine" for a range extender? That's interesting. Wonder what that turbine burns for fuel? It's not easy to find Jet-A at highway truck stops... :wink:

"30 kW gas turbine generator running on diesel,that recharges Li-Poly batteries when necessary "
http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=32404

 

[AudubonB]

A "micro-turbine" for a range extender? That's interesting. Wonder what that turbine burns for fuel? It's not easy to find Jet-A at highway truck stops... :wink:

Sure it is, Steve. The difference between Jet-A and #1 is, well, quite frankly 2/3 of 5/8 of zilch-o.

 

[ggr]

A "micro-turbine" for a range extender? That's interesting. Wonder what that turbine burns for fuel? It's not easy to find Jet-A at highway truck stops... :wink:

Jet-A is not that much different from Diesel. There are a number of Diesel-powered airplanes on the market (or coming soon), and the advantage for them is that they can use Jet-A for fuel.

 

[Lloyd]

A "micro-turbine" for a range extender? That's interesting. Wonder what that turbine burns for fuel? It's not easy to find Jet-A at highway truck stops... :wink:

Most turbines can run on anything from Jet A, Diesel, Kerosene, and unleaded gasoline. When running on Gasoline temperatures internal to the turbine need to be monitored more closely.

 

[30seconds]

that is S*&% load of carbon fiber. Is building a couple thousand of these even possible with current carbon fiber supply?