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I like your idea about having backup power on hand. Here in Arkansas we have an occasional ice storm that has been known to take away grid power for 2-3 days. I don't yet have a PV array, but hope to have one soon. For the moment, I've acquired enough old computer battery backups and extra batteries...

I wasn't considering that the alternators would only put out 12 volts. Thanks for the thoughts.

Hello, As a way of extending the range of an electric vehicle, could I take a small diesel single cylinder engine (like a 5hp Hatz) and run 1 or 2 hi output (maybe 80-100 amp) car alternators from it to charge the batteries? I realize that this setup wouldn't have enough power to run the vehicle dow...