EvolutionVII OP t1_iy8w989 wrote on November 29, 2022 at 5:03 PM Reply to comment by tdscanuck in ELI5:Why aren't ultracapacitors used more often as range extenders in Hybrids? by EvolutionVII >In that case, why wouldn't you just connect the ICE straight to the drive motor? What is the ultracapacitor helping you with? constant rpms of the engine Permalink Parent −1−
EvolutionVII OP t1_iy8w4y2 wrote on November 29, 2022 at 5:02 PM Reply to comment by [deleted] in ELI5:Why aren't ultracapacitors used more often as range extenders in Hybrids? by EvolutionVII Well I imagine the engine could constantly run at a sweetspot like 2000 rpm for increased fuel efficiency. Permalink Parent 1
EvolutionVII OP t1_iy8vaot wrote on November 29, 2022 at 4:57 PM Reply to comment by [deleted] in ELI5:Why aren't ultracapacitors used more often as range extenders in Hybrids? by EvolutionVII But they charge much quicker. That's why there are concept for stop&go applications like public transportation. But I have not found any information regarding constant charging via ICE. Permalink Parent 1
EvolutionVII OP t1_iy8uj5n wrote on November 29, 2022 at 4:52 PM Reply to comment by tdscanuck in ELI5:Why aren't ultracapacitors used more often as range extenders in Hybrids? by EvolutionVII Yes I understand that aspect, but the concept I have in mind would constantly discharge the Ultracapacitors while being charged by an ICE. Permalink Parent −3−
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>In that case, why wouldn't you just connect the ICE straight to the drive motor? What is the ultracapacitor helping you with?
constant rpms of the engine