Electric, been there, done that.. now for GAS

[Drunkskunk]

Ypedal, You Trader!

ha ha! just kidding. I'm actualy here because I just bought a kit. I'm not giving up the Ebike, but who can resist 100mpg?

 

[Ypedal]

Heh... well.. ya know, it was bound to happen eventually. as they say, don't knock it t'il you try it.

 

[skyl4rk]

Howzabout a gas powered range extending generator?

E=IR

 

[Drunkskunk]

Howzabout a gas powered range extending generator?

E=IR

I think that idea's been kicked around over on ES a few times, and it would work for the occasional longer range, but when you add up the numbers, you'll go farther by skipping the electrical motor and running the bike directly off the generator's motor.