Convert Diesel Truck to diesel/electric hybrid
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:21 am
I have had these thoughts for a while now.
Goal:
To convert a 25ton (25000kg) firetruck to first a diesel/electric hybrid and then to only electric with a closed steam engine backup to completely remove the diesel engine.
First I read about converting cars to a steam powered electrical generator/engine.
I found a suitable steam engine type for closed water system and burner.
I also looked into adding electric hybrid to pickup trucks.
It is all possible, Volvo has done ot to their new line of public buses so why not a truck.
A li-po battery bank, steam engine and electrical generator/engine.
Reason for a firetruck. Cheap and well maintained full size truck that is easy to work with.
This is meant as a long term project so nothing is gonna happen over a week.
Allternativley instead of steam engine downsize the diesel engine so it can rev up the generator.
This mostly depends on what is most economical and which has less impact on environment. Which ultimately depends on fuel for the steam burner.
Ideas or thoughts anyone?
Goal:
To convert a 25ton (25000kg) firetruck to first a diesel/electric hybrid and then to only electric with a closed steam engine backup to completely remove the diesel engine.
First I read about converting cars to a steam powered electrical generator/engine.
I found a suitable steam engine type for closed water system and burner.
I also looked into adding electric hybrid to pickup trucks.
It is all possible, Volvo has done ot to their new line of public buses so why not a truck.
A li-po battery bank, steam engine and electrical generator/engine.
Reason for a firetruck. Cheap and well maintained full size truck that is easy to work with.
This is meant as a long term project so nothing is gonna happen over a week.
Allternativley instead of steam engine downsize the diesel engine so it can rev up the generator.
This mostly depends on what is most economical and which has less impact on environment. Which ultimately depends on fuel for the steam burner.
Ideas or thoughts anyone?