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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2014, 12:55
Replies: 194
Views: 31,435
Posted By JayWit
Re: Diesel Electric Propulsion

If you don't want an engine get rid of it and use the sails. If you want to get the most distance out of your fuel use a really efficient diesel with a large variable pitch propellor. If you want to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2014, 12:41
Replies: 194
Views: 31,435
Posted By JayWit
Re: Diesel Electric Propulsion

Have you replaced the batteries in your Prius yet? If so, how much did they run and what voltage is the pack configured for?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2014, 12:38
Replies: 194
Views: 31,435
Posted By JayWit
Re: Diesel Electric Propulsion

Are you saying use a diesel to run a hydraulic system to run the propeller? If so that would be like running a really inefficient transmission. Great for a 4x4 tractor with a front end loader that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2014, 12:02
Replies: 194
Views: 31,435
Posted By JayWit
Re: Diesel Electric Propulsion

Let's be honest the Prius is not really a good argument for marine hybrids. Yes some of the technology, mostly batteries, can be carried over but the Prius is on land, brakes, and travels at 70 mph...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2014, 11:42
Replies: 194
Views: 31,435
Posted By JayWit
Re: Diesel Electric Propulsion

Ok this is my first post on this forum so sorry if it doesn't look pretty.

I have been looking into diesel electric marine propulsion for some time now. Currently larger ships have been using...
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