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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh
I think the ideal drivetrain is a hybrid, but one where an internal combustion engine at it peak efficiency speed and powers an electrical generator.
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Isn't that just a range extender in simple terms? It powers solely the battery and none of the drivetrain.
https://www.motor1.com/news/266766/m...tender-patent/
Mazda is fiddling with a rotary engine for powering their batteries in the latest model CX-30. By nature the rotary is good for low torque and constant demand applications. The whole system needs fine tuning, sure. Most people know of the flaws of the rotary engine but in this application it could be promising.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...confirmed-usa/