Removable Generator

[Rocket13foxtrot]

I - like many of you - have been disappointed with some of the news regarding specs for the Harvester. I want towing capacity, acceleration, ease of maintenance, and *ahem* American made parts in my American vehicle. I also want the frunk.

What if there was a Scout OEM generator option that was removable? So I could daily it as BEV only, but for cross country trips or camping or towing or over landing or at locations without charging capability, I could just engage my removable generator. Either on the move or stationary. Challenges:
1. It may not have the charging performance of the Mexican 4 cylinder. I'm okay with that as a concession for being able to remove it.
2. Would be something heavy that you'd have to hook up/strap down/bolt in/plug in/etc. Maybe two separate units? I'm sure some of you could come up with answers to that. Would be willing to sacrifice the frunk for the occasions that I needed the generator.
3. Gas. Gas can? Integrated in generator? Use the harvester tank and connect fuel line?
4. Exhaust. There's a number of ways to fix that depending on where it goes.

Benefits:
1. One generator could be used by multiple Scouts if you're in a group.
2. Could sell all BEV versions with generator hookup capability.
3. Could recover a vehicle if battery ran out.
4. Don't pay the daily weight penalty.
5. Engine could be simple and cheap.
6. Easy to service since it can be removed.
7. Oh yeah, you have a generator.

Aaaaaannndddd... Discuss.

 

[Latrant]

I - like many of you - have been disappointed with some of the news regarding specs for the Harvester. I want towing capacity, acceleration, ease of maintenance, and *ahem* American made parts in my American vehicle. I also want the frunk.

What if there was a Scout OEM generator option that was removable? So I could daily it as BEV only, but for cross country trips or camping or towing or over landing or at locations without charging capability, I could just engage my removable generator. Either on the move or stationary. Challenges:
1. It may not have the charging performance of the Mexican 4 cylinder. I'm okay with that as a concession for being able to remove it.
2. Would be something heavy that you'd have to hook up/strap down/bolt in/plug in/etc. Maybe two separate units? I'm sure some of you could come up with answers to that. Would be willing to sacrifice the frunk for the occasions that I needed the generator.
3. Gas. Gas can? Integrated in generator? Use the harvester tank and connect fuel line?
4. Exhaust. There's a number of ways to fix that depending on where it goes.

Benefits:
1. One generator could be used by multiple Scouts if you're in a group.
2. Could sell all BEV versions with generator hookup capability.
3. Could recover a vehicle if battery ran out.
4. Don't pay the daily weight penalty.
5. Engine could be simple and cheap.
6. Easy to service since it can be removed.
7. Oh yeah, you have a generator.

Aaaaaannndddd... Discuss.

That Sounds Great!

AND FANTASTIC!

And impossible!

 

[Latrant]

I - like many of you - have been disappointed with some of the news regarding specs for the Harvester. I want towing capacity, acceleration, ease of maintenance, and *ahem* American made parts in my American vehicle. I also want the frunk.

What if there was a Scout OEM generator option that was removable? So I could daily it as BEV only, but for cross country trips or camping or towing or over landing or at locations without charging capability, I could just engage my removable generator. Either on the move or stationary. Challenges:
1. It may not have the charging performance of the Mexican 4 cylinder. I'm okay with that as a concession for being able to remove it.
2. Would be something heavy that you'd have to hook up/strap down/bolt in/plug in/etc. Maybe two separate units? I'm sure some of you could come up with answers to that. Would be willing to sacrifice the frunk for the occasions that I needed the generator.
3. Gas. Gas can? Integrated in generator? Use the harvester tank and connect fuel line?
4. Exhaust. There's a number of ways to fix that depending on where it goes.

Benefits:
1. One generator could be used by multiple Scouts if you're in a group.
2. Could sell all BEV versions with generator hookup capability.
3. Could recover a vehicle if battery ran out.
4. Don't pay the daily weight penalty.
5. Engine could be simple and cheap.
6. Easy to service since it can be removed.
7. Oh yeah, you have a generator.

Aaaaaannndddd... Discuss.

I mean, in order to generate the 1.21 GIGAWATTS we need to keep the main battery power able to continually drive the vehicle down the road, we need a removable Mr Fusion in our Delorean!

I wonder what the tow rating was on that Delorean? Flying would pull less?



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[Red Scout]

I mean, in order to generate the 1.21 GIGAWATTS we need to keep the main battery power able to continually drive the vehicle down the road, we need a removable Mr Fusion in our Delorean!

I wonder what the tow rating was on that Delorean? Flying would pull less?



L

1.21 Gigawatts

 

[Ajangel]

That Sounds Great!

AND FANTASTIC!

And impossible!

Is not impossible. All you need a Flux Capacitor.

 

[HeN2O2]

How about a small bench scale nuclear reactor. Even Ford had their Nucleon concept car in 1958. Technology has improved a little since then.

 

[Rocket13foxtrot]

It wouldn't be impossible to have a smaller generator onboard that extended range... Not maximized range. The premise is that it would be unlikely to be able to maintain SOC during normal driving, but would slow SOC depletion with supplemental energy. So at the start of a trip you could run the generator from the get go. You could continue to run it while you stopped for food or rest stop or whatever. Just supplemental energy... I don't want to buy an EV that has to carry around a Pentastar V6 every day. Not sure what sense that makes over just buying a traditional ICE truck.

 

[Schubie]

I - like many of you - have been disappointed with some of the news regarding specs for the Harvester. I want towing capacity, acceleration, ease of maintenance, and *ahem* American made parts in my American vehicle. I also want the frunk.

What if there was a Scout OEM generator option that was removable? So I could daily it as BEV only, but for cross country trips or camping or towing or over landing or at locations without charging capability, I could just engage my removable generator. Either on the move or stationary. Challenges:
1. It may not have the charging performance of the Mexican 4 cylinder. I'm okay with that as a concession for being able to remove it.
2. Would be something heavy that you'd have to hook up/strap down/bolt in/plug in/etc. Maybe two separate units? I'm sure some of you could come up with answers to that. Would be willing to sacrifice the frunk for the occasions that I needed the generator.
3. Gas. Gas can? Integrated in generator? Use the harvester tank and connect fuel line?
4. Exhaust. There's a number of ways to fix that depending on where it goes.

Benefits:
1. One generator could be used by multiple Scouts if you're in a group.
2. Could sell all BEV versions with generator hookup capability.
3. Could recover a vehicle if battery ran out.
4. Don't pay the daily weight penalty.
5. Engine could be simple and cheap.
6. Easy to service since it can be removed.
7. Oh yeah, you have a generator.

Aaaaaannndddd... Discuss.

Or... we could all make a concerted effort to patronize Walmart and others willing to put their money where their mouth is. And reward retailers who bankroll an expanded charging network that ultimately makes the Harvester unnecessary.

 

[vladytom]

What if... ups, I forgot my ICE motor at home?
Damn I'm stranded again...