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Explorer

Nov 15, 2013

Crazy Generator Thought

I'd think that a Toyota Prius Hybrid could have the tinyest bit of extra wiring that would make a first class quiet whole house (small neighborhood) generator (or a great TOAD that could offer a 50A hookup in the Wal Mart parking lot.

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24 Replies

GENECOP
Explorer II
Nov 15, 2013
Very intersting idea......
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Nov 15, 2013
Finally, someone comes up with a practical use for the Prius.

Besides making folks feel good about themselves, I mean.
camperfamily
Explorer
Nov 15, 2013
Somehow the idea of a car that can't seem to maintain speed up a steep hill powering a house is funny. I've never driven one but pass them all the time.
PAThwacker
Explorer
Nov 15, 2013
Hugh, ever see the honking diesel engines in front of a 30 to 150kw generator?