[Vwdiesel] negative aspects of burning water

[Ron Schroeder]

Hi Rob,

Yes, that would be a good start for a mid size car or small  to mid size 
SUV.  When I built a Diesel/Electric hybrid, I used a 17HP Kubota tractor 
diesel engine and an electric motor to replace the 1.7L fuel injected gas 
motor.  After driving it for a while, I decided that 17HP was not quite 
enough but it was close.  I think for my hybrid, 25 to 35 HP would have been 
best.

Ron


----- Original Message ----- > Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:41:08 -0400
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> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] negative aspects of burning water
> To: "Ron Schroeder" <rjs at bnl.gov>, <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
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> Ron,
>
> I have concluded that were I to undertake the manufacture of my own hybrid
> EV it would indeed employ a small diesel engine.  I am talking the rather
> intensive and major modification of an existing used car.
>
> A VW 1.6L turbo diesel is a prime engine candidate for my idea.
>
> Rob