Re: Hybrid trailers

["David Roden (Akron OH USA)" <roden@ald.net>]

On 30 Mar 2001, at 8:01, Jeff Clearwater wrote:

> Anyone out there built a non-push electric generator set 
> trailer besides Alan C?

A couple of listers have tried.  I believe John Wayland at one time built 
a series APU, and Bill Dube' also built one.  I think both had some 
problems with output control, but I'm not sure.  I seem to recall that at 
least one of them fried his controller as a result of APU problems.

This is not to say it's impossible, but I do think there are some 
significant engineering problems.  I suspect both John and Bill could 
have solved the problems with the usual tools (time and money), but 
perhaps concluded that a far simpler and more elegant solution is to just 
drive a liquid-fueled vehicle for long trips.  And of course now John has 
"Sniffer."

Bill did say that it was awfully annoying to have that big engine roaring 
away behind the car every time he stopped.

Perhaps one or both of them will have some other comments.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
1991 Solectria Force 144vac
1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
1979 General Engines ElectroPed 24vdc
1974 Honda Civic EV 96vdc
1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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