• thebigslime@lemmy.world
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    18 days ago

    Is it wholly isolated or can it in fact power acceleration in certain cases like other famous examples often have? Chevy Volt, etc.

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      18 days ago

      The gas engine is not attached to the drivetrain but a generator. It’s effectively an electric car with a generator in the trunk.

      It’s not a bad thing necessarily. Gas engine can be highly efficient when working this way.