Reply #18: Could be 30 [View All]

[TxRider]

But you should still get better efficiency generating with a 30hp constant speed, than a 300hp variable speed gasoline engine.

You can gain 30% just going from gasoline to diesel generation.

My max cruise speed will be 60-65, with an engine max RPM of about 2000, aiming for 1900.

I've rebuilt this truck from the ground up, it's actually a 1953 truck, converted it to 4 wheel disk brake, rebuilt all moving and rubber parts from axles and differentials on up, and I'm working at welding up the frame mounts for the 4cyl turbo diesel now.

I have to get the diesel in and debugged and tuned, the truck back to daily driving capability, then I'll start looking seriously at adding electric to it depending on how things go.