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Originally Posted by Zabo
Born again Redditor.. 
Which also makes the Volt really seem like an overly complex hybrid. Why couldn't they just do a simple diesel-electric inspired thing and go with a true onboard recharging system like a single or twin cylinder ICE coupled to a generator?
Weight? Safety?
Why haven't ANY companies tried this? |
Probably because diesels are heavy and expensive, and two of the biggest challenges to electric drive are weight and cost