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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
The first modification to my Prius was to add a 1 kW inverter for emergency power. In Huntsville, it typically comes from high winds blowing down trees. There is a lot to be said for having enough power to run the gas furnace in winter or a 5,000 BTU, bedroom window AC during the summer. But this is also leading me in a new direction, co-generation.
Our hybrid cars can easily generate enough power for two or three houses. By capturing the waste heat, we can get a maximum return on the fuel we burn. With a natural gas conversion, it would be a very nice solution.
Although I like the plug-in to help in the commuting costs, I'm really more interested in converting my gas bill into some electricity and hot water relief. I'd really like to live comfortably where ever my hybrid is parked.
Bob Wilson
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Sounds like a great plan. Seems my house is wired as a 12kw or 100amp home at 120v but I must be off Maybe it's a 200amp service. You may know better than I. Anyway I use All the gas I can for heat, cooking, etc as electricty is very expensive here.
Why all my blather, How do you plan to get your Hybrid to generate the electricity for your home? Will it be cheaper than buying from the Utility?
I would love to hear more.