I largely agree with you, Billy, but we must also acknowledge the shortcomings:
- the thermal efficiency of this run is, in my opinion, less than 90% over long distances
energy value of wood 4kWh / kg
wood consumption per 100km - 60kg (1kg / mile)
therefore 240 kWh / 100km
the electric car consumes 20kWh / 100km - at short distances the efficiency is even worse
-gasification of wood to drive the generator increases the efficiency by up to 30% and at the same time waste heat can be used for heating (with us the heating season lasts 6 months)
-for wide use of wood gas vehicles, the only solution is an electric car that is charged on a generator
I am also a supporter of proven technology, but the world is moving forward, …