Overhaulin'

Why haven't we seen more about ICE trailers to EVs.

Some time ago I saw an article about an internal combusion engine (ICE) powered generator on a trailor that was towed behind an EV (electric vehicle.) This seemed to be an intriguing solution to the problems of range to an EV and the problem of having to put a large ICE in a vehicle only to cover acceleration. I could easily see a transport solution of EV cars for sale and ICE gen trailors for rent for those out of town trips. Here are the cites: http://www.evnut.com/rav_longranger.htm http://www.acpropulsion.com/tzero_pages/tzero_Gallery.htm Slaps, how would a regen braking trailor work? Are you talking about an electric vehicle? Why then would the vehicle not incorporate regen braking within the vehicle which would always be useful. The advantage of a generator trailor is that it can be unhitched for around town use. You would only need to use it for long trips. Do you have a cite that discusses your suggestion? Sadly, if based only upon the interest here, I would have to agree that generator trailors do not seem to have a following.

Public Comments

1. I think few people want to tow trailers. More likely to be widely adopted, IMO, are regenerative braking trailers pulled behind semi-trailor tractor rigs.