I know you're an HVAC guy from last week's video. I'm also an HVAC guy. I very much liked last week's video and I subscribed because of it. Now I'm back for this one. I'm leaving this comment before I actually watch this video. I'll probably come in again after I watch this video LOL. I hope your channel does well🎉
@bryanthornburg8636
4 ай бұрын
hey, just wanted to point out one flaw with your test. your generator is running at full throttle essentially the entire time, but you are only using 6 of the 9.5 available KW. for a more accurate result, you should redo this test and either increase the charging current to 9KW, or enable "eco throttle" or whatever westinghouse calls their version of it, so that it will lower the engine RPM's to match the load instead of running at max RPM's the whole time like it did in this video.
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
There is no throttle adjustment. I wanted to match the propane video at 25 Amps. I could have run it up to 29 on Gas, which is the max at my altitude. It's close enough to get a good idea of what to expect. Thanks for watching!
@theairfryermaster
4 ай бұрын
This is exactly video that I was waiting since the another video about propane test. Thanks, I'm already Like this video because I know will be amazing. Congrats from Brazil.
@aaronb7990
4 ай бұрын
Tip: You can usually get auxiliary tanks for generators to extend your refill interval.
@vincentrobinette1507
4 ай бұрын
That might be dangerous. You want to make sure the generator runs out of FUEL first. If too much fuel is available to the generator, you may run out of OIL first, which will destroy the engine. That 6 gallon fuel tank is probably as much fuel as you want to burn, before checking engine oil level. Many newer generators have low oil shut-off, but, I wouldn't rely on that, to prevent engine damage.
@aaronb7990
4 ай бұрын
@vincentrobinette1507 My RV generator runs off the RV gas tank... Service intervals are important, so don't get me wrong, but if your generator needs the oil checked after 5 hrs, I would recommend a different brand. I have a Small Honda Gen that will run for like 15hrs on an expansion tank no problem. I take it for service every 200hrs. Practically though, the range extender for the CyberTruck is like $50k, so even a sick, quiet Diesel or LP generator could make sense. An 18kw system, for example, is only around $5k and could easily go on a trailer along with a Toy. It would likely require less maintenance than a small Gen, as demonstrated with, running at %95 capacity for any extended period. In reality, the constant maintenance issue is why EVs are so great. It's also why hybrids are so dumb. Why strap a motor that needs constant maintenance to a sweet EV platform. A separate generator not straped to my car when I don't need it %98 of the time makes more sense to me.
@theairfryermaster
4 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for that. I believe that a diesel generator a bit bigger can do something still better. I'm looking forward to the next test.
@TheGhungFu
4 ай бұрын
Let's go camping and listen to the generator for hours and hours. Sign me up!
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
That’s what sound barriers are for and like I said before this is only for a couple trips a year out in a remote area where no one cares and they’re running their generator as well. Thanks for watching!
@jaroslavcharvat5171
4 ай бұрын
This is actually amazing. I would love to see a practical test, like a 3 week holiday in the wild totally off the grid, charging the car with that portable generator and a cluster of jerry cans. How much you can drive that way (how much driving can you get from those 12 % you charged during 2,5 hrs), what the convenience is (you surely won't be charging at night) and general satisfaction.
@benc1927
4 ай бұрын
Nice truck - Greetings from the Republic of Texas
@jdreynolds29
4 ай бұрын
The sound of freedom on memorial Day🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉... I love it
@vincentrobinette1507
4 ай бұрын
Every generator has a "brake specific fuel consumption". that's the point where the generator will produce the maximum kWh of energy, per gallon of fuel consumed. You will probably find that between 22 and 28 amps. Too much current, and the alternator (generator half) becomes inefficient, producing heat, rather than electrical power. Too low, and the thermal efficiency of the engine isn't quite as good, due to pumping losses. Find that happy medium, and you will get the most "miles per gallon" out of that ELECTRIC truck!😎😎
@jdreynolds29
4 ай бұрын
Thank you it was an excellent video. Of course I'm looking forward to more videos🎉
@theichione1827
4 ай бұрын
Tesla Cybertruck battery capacity: 123 kWh 80% of battery capacity (20%-100%): 98.4 kWh Avg. consumption while towing trailer (from the other video): 1.363 kWh/mi Towing range gained via generator: 98.4 kWh/(1.363 kWh/mi) ≈ 72.4 mi Fuel consumed by generator: 23.53 Gallons Efficiency while towing via generated power: 72.4 mi/23.53 gal ≈ 3.08 mpg So good solution if done pretty infrequently, but if it would be needed more often than that choosing an EV with a larger battery capacity for towing (e.g. the Silverado EV or upcoming Ram) would make more sense. On the other hand if towing long distance is an everyday thing than going with gas or diesel for now is probably still the best solution... unless one can get their hands on a Tesla semi or something. Edit: read generators can have their efficiency reduced by about 3% per each 1000 ft of elevation, so if one is at lower elevation efficiency can improve some.
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
Good information to share thank you. Yes I wont be towing my Grand Design much more than a handful of times a year. Most locations I do go to are pretty local. I do understand the limitations of my Current EV. It’s just fun to learn all about what it can do and what it would take for me charge at a dry camp location with no power. Maybe when the extended battery for the Cybertruck comes out I’ll consider it when it goes on sale. :-)
@theichione1827
4 ай бұрын
@@SoaringVideos: "I do understand the limitations of my Current EV. It’s just fun to learn all about what it can do and what it would take for me charge at a dry camp location with no power." For sure. Have been waiting for someone to do this type of testing with EVs as thoroughly as you have for awhile now, so it is definitely appreciated.
@tigertoo01
4 ай бұрын
3.32 gallons for 14kwh of electricity?? That’s just over 4 kWh of electricity per gallon which is costing you about $1 per kWh . Is that right? Surely a solar array would benefit you more in the long run.
@theichione1827
4 ай бұрын
Have seen supercharging cost as much as 50 cents per kWh, so doesn't seem too awful under less than ideal circumstances/infrequently to pay a dollar per kWh. Imo. But yes definitely depending on ones situation, solar could be a good (or better) solution as well. Also worth mentioning I believe this test was done at high elevation and I've read a generator's efficiency can be reduced by 3% per 1000 ft, so things may improve some at lower elevation.
@littlejohn-pi7kk
4 ай бұрын
The weather may not always be ideal for solar generation. This is just another option to consider.
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
This would only be for a couple of times a year when I have to get somewhere far away and don't have any charging options when I arrive. A solar array would be expensive and need to be rather large to reach even 25 amps of power. I am excited to go on a camping trip and use this option to return to a supercharger and make my way home.
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
This is true! I talk about the loss in my propane video. This test was done at 7000 feet.
@vincentrobinette1507
4 ай бұрын
A 4 kW photovoltaic array would be HUGE. It would have to be installed, and would not be "portable". The generator idea, while inefficient, is a practical solution in a pinch.
@aloissuter1071
2 ай бұрын
Soaring V , How much are you interested in Solar? How many Watts could you put on top of your RV? I’m sure we could do the Math . KWs out put to Amp draw on a charge of the truck. A simple aluminum roof over built of angle iron and PV panels plus inverter. Cost is yet unknown 😢
@tripzero0
4 ай бұрын
For the price, this solution will be hard to beat. My previously suggested battery+solar would likely cost close to $6k. I think these generators are less than $2k
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
This generator cost me $1,000
@andyfeimsternfei8408
4 ай бұрын
Cabin overheat protection still on? Turn it off and open windows.
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your advice. I didn’t want the smell of the generator inside the cabin. Sure I can reposition the generator. You know hindsight is always 2020. You film a video and think well I could have done that! But honestly I have a business to run and youtube is a hobby for me. I am tinting all the non tinted windows this Tuesday so that will help as well!
@user-lx9jm1wo3h
4 ай бұрын
All EV's should offer a mini generator option that customers can install in case of emergencies.
@silvy7394
4 ай бұрын
Thats called a plugin hybrid
@tripzero0
4 ай бұрын
I think you could have leveled the generator by putting in the back of the truck and then putting the truck in tent mode.
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@jdreynolds29
4 ай бұрын
You said standard 85 octane... That's boggling my mind... Obviously you're at a completely different area and elevation level that I am.... The lowest octane rating we can get here in Texas is 87.. I have traveled out of my home state however I still don't think I've ever seen an octane rating of 85... Now I'm wondering how much it cost for 85 octane because obviously it's a lower grade fuel than our lowest grade of 87... But I also know if you're more inland and higher elevation and if your state doesn't produce as much as my state and obviously Texas produces a lot... All of these factors are playing into my head in boggling my mind.. so how much does 85 octane cost? And I know you mentioned it before your location but can you tell me again because I don't remember... Also I'm wondering did you have to rejet your carb on the generator.,..
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
85 Octane is in Norther Colorado as we have less oxygen up here. Average gas prices right now are around $3.30 a gallon. I didn’t modify the generator. It is performing as advertised so I think because I bought in Colorado it has the high altitude kit but I am not exactly sure. I will look into it.
@vincentrobinette1507
4 ай бұрын
In Utah, and in Colorado, we're above 4,000 feet elevation. In areas closer to sea level, the minimum fuel octane is often 87. For us, 87 octane is "mid-grade".
@RadiationNetwork
4 ай бұрын
I have not watched the video yet but I'll guess you'll get 5.25 kWh per Gallon of gas for that generator. So 0-100% would be 123kWh for the battery and don't forget about 15% charger losses means you're really using 141.45kWh to charge from 0-100%. 141.45/5.25 That's 26.94 Gallons of gas for a 0-100% charge. Let me know how far off I am. Also a small diesel generator would get 8-9 kWh per gallon.
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
Not too far off at all! I had no idea what to expect and I am sure others have done a video like this in the past.
@Shadowband
4 ай бұрын
Kind of defeats the purpose no? Self generated like wind or solar power is true "freedom."😮
@SoaringVideos
4 ай бұрын
I guess you missed the part about why I did this video. You could bring a windmill with you. 🤔
@Shadowband
4 ай бұрын
@@SoaringVideos Honestly, I did. You *could* bring a small wind generator and solar panels. Less weight than a gas generator and fuel.
@rickrys2729
4 ай бұрын
Tried charging a 2018 Model 3 with a Honda EB5000X (5000watts) but Tesla rejected the connection due to the harmonics/noise and would not charge. The Honda powers the house and motors fine. I do have a 2000Watt sine wave inverter that can run on 12 volts but it charges pretty slow. Some have used EcoFlow batteries as a backup. The Cybertruck will support vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging through its Powershare feature and that would be much faster. pen_spark .
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