Rotary Engine Finally Could Find Home in Future Hybrids

fyrstormer · 09-16-2011, 02:07 PM

Did this ever get discussed here? I've been telling friends for years this would be an optimal configuration for an electric generator.

http://wardsauto.com/ar/rotary_engine_hybrids_100716/

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monchie · 09-17-2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fyrstormer

Did this ever get discussed here?

I don't recall, but this is interesting.

8upbad · 09-17-2011, 04:13 PM

"The unit generates 15 kW of electric power at 5,000 rpm, but can be scaled up to 25 kW at 7,000 rpm. A slightly bigger version of the rotary engine, displacing 0.357L, can produce 36 kW at 7,000 rpm, while a double-rotor engine could deliver 50 kW.

The Mini test vehicle uses a 10 kWh lithium-ion battery and can travel 19 miles (30 km) on a single charge. With its 2.6-gallon (10L) fuel tank and 15-kW rotary, range is extended to at least 124 miles (200 km), AVL says in a technical paper. It gets to 62 mph (100 km/h) from a dead stop in 12 seconds....."

Awesome numbers for something that's in such early stages of development.