Diesel locomotive technology comes to the truck world! That gives an electic drivetrain enough versatility to be of use to the average Joe. The lightning is great, until you want to head up north hunting for the weekend or pull your boat down to the river and back in a day. I think this is going to be a real game changer. Plus the possibility of using it as a mobile power source. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Who claims this is dumb? I’m not even going to say it’s smart. It should have been common sense all along. I had this idea years ago. Why do you think people are trying to install generators in Tesla’s? It’s about time a production vehicle came from the factory like this. This is what it takes for me to buy an EV, a built-in gas generator.
I like it because you still get 130 miles of range purely electric to get you to and from work for a few days Pure electric cost 1/4 what gas cost as long as u charge at home then for road trip or towing a camper use the range extender.. simple
@@MikeSmith-lx9jg”dumb truck” 690 miles range, best in class, 630 horses, 660 lb ft of torque, 2800 payload, 14k towing, can fill up and go….. want me to keep going
Excellent report on the RAM RAMCHARGER! My thoughts are about the same as yours. I think I would purchase one if it isn't overpriced! Thanks for sharing.
If this truck could actually tow 14,000 lbs, that negates my need for a 2500 as well. That's significantly better than the current 1500 line. This seems to check all boxes for all my requirements in a truck. It's definitely the best of both worlds (EV and pickup capabilities).
Completely agree. I like the freedom of versatility. The Ramcharger had me sold on announcement. Prior to this, I really wanted the F150 Powerboost. That truck is really nice too but falls just a bit short of great. It was the only option at the time and I'm really happy to see more "hybrid" trucks.
Will be interesting to see what the miles per kWh is going to be. Then we can calculate and compare with fuel prices and miles per gallon. I am guessing that there is not much savings anymore, assuming you get little more than 1 miles per kWh. And using the V6 engine with a less than 40% efficiency to generate electricity will be great as a backup for the battery but not efficient when running that way.
I agree with all the points you mention. It does occur to me that if you had a hybrid with an equivalent battery and engine setup you may prefer the hybrid. That's if with the hybrid a electrical system fault occurs the gasoline engine and hybrid transmission may allow you to continue to move.
This truck is a game changer , ford a gm will be crying the blue's when this comes out, the people behind this at stalantis should get bonuses for sure. Ive owned 4 ram Cummins and thought my last 3500 was going to be my last ram I ever bought . Im a never ev person and was going to wait for a great hybrid like toyota befire i bought again. After giving this ramcharger some thought I think it's genius . Im very excited about this truck. I hope its reliable and affordable, I would fir sure be in the market for this truck. Its a homerun for ram this will leap frog all the rest wait and see.
I would hardly call it genius. It’s literal common sense. If it’s genius then I should be getting paid millions of dollars and work for mainstream vehicle manufacturers in the product development sector because I had this idea years ago when EVs first came out. It’s the perfect bridge and is much cheaper to manufacturing than a full-on BEV because it doesn’t need as big a battery. I mean people with teslas have been trying to add generators for years. It’s about time they started adding a generator from the factory.
IT would be a game changer if you could do daily driving 65 to 70 miles on EV only. BUT the gas motor runs at all times. Meaning you are always using gas when you drive.
Just some suggestions - Diesel and propane take longer to go bad in the tank- if there is no long bed options, don't bother building it- and if it can power my job site and guarantee get me home..... sign me up!!!! The race is on Edison, Ram, or maybe GM can make the V/A Motors idea work.
Good point. Stale gas could become an issue. Diesel delivers more low end torque too. It makes a better generator than gas, but then you would need a DEF system.
This is simpler than the volt, the volt still had a transmission and the gas engine could directly/mechanically power the wheels at times. Agreed, this is the truck we need to bridge the gap between ICE and Electric. The performance numbers are staggering, all that power and payload and towing are amazing for any half ton.
Volt likely did this because it was otherwise unable to maintain highway speeds once battery was depleted. BMW i3 Rex is very similar to ramcharger and it is unable to maintain 70 mph once battery is depleted and running on gas range extender. While towing a heavy trailer, I suspect ramcharger may suffer from this as well. Pentastar is a pretty tiny engine to be powering a heavy truck rated for a 14k pound trailer.
If the Ramcharger can maintain 600+ ft lbs of torque without charging for days on end, then it works for me for towing my RV. The reliability of Stelantis is a whole other issue.
Could be! We will have to wait and see. From my research it sounds like a battery is required as a buffer between motor need and engine output. Thank you for watching!
Will almost certainly do this as there is a loss each time energy is converted. This setup already double converts energy: rotational -> electrical then electrical -> rotational. Putting the battery in the mix would require two more conversions, which would be super wasteful. It’ll be able to recoup some energy with regenerative braking which will help make up for the inefficiency of the gasoline generator powertrain.
Keep up the coverage of Ramcharger as it comes to the market! Hope the ramp up is good so we see and can get Ramcharger around here in northern Utah. Details of the AC outlets, please -- how much power? Might be suitable for Openpilot, hope so.
This is the pickup truck version of the Chevy Volt. I have had a Volt for 7 years....90% CHEAP electric along with some long, unrestricted road trips on gas. All the best of EV and gas while deleting the downsides of each. This is a win for commuting, towing, working, adventure.....all of it. MSRP is probably $165,000
I don't know about the only using the gas if you want has far as I know it doesn't power the wheels and it will not turn on until the battery is down to 20%.
They could have done this with an option with 4 banger and a smaller battery. Penalty of weight only come up with EV's and hybrids, but what matters is range and cost. This doesn't just compete with EV truck, it competes with all trucks. Take 3 rams out on a 1000 mile long range towing trip, diesel, hemi, and ramcharger. Add up price, costs over how many year of ownership. Is it worth it?
Dont buy this truck if you're not going to plug it in .That doesn't make sense, just buy a gas truck if you don't plan to plug in. If you are rarely going to tow and you are like most people and you drive less than 100 miles a day, get the Ram Revaluation. Have you ever heard the saying,"Complexity appeals to the stupid." I'm a pretty dumb guy so I like the Ram Charger too.
I’d totally buy this truck and absolutely never plug it into anything except a gas pump, I’d also probably never tow a thing. I’m getting it because this is how the majority of EVs should be right now. It’s an EV you can fill with gas. What’s not to like. Why would I get a gas powered truck when this is roughly the same price, has more horsepower, better performance and handling, and heavy enough to make me feel safer around these stupid reckless drivers around me who tailgate in their full size SUVs and trucks.
@mitchellefird5245 That will be a waste of gas, a PHEV is not more efficient than an ice vehicle if you never plug it in, its actually far worse. The EV is the most efficient. If you are afraid of the other people driving around you, you will be fine in any truck or large SUV. BTW I tell my kids all the time, "No one is 100% at fault in a collision." Both sides have some blame, maybe one more that the other.
@davemiller6121 this Ram is a gas generator hooked to a battery pack, whether it is pluged in or using gas makes no difference on performance only cost. ICE's are horrid at stop and go, but not everyone wants to use a 3 cylinder engine in a truck
I want to know any drawbacks due to cold weather. If you see any information on that it would be helpful for those who live where it can drop to -20 or colder every winter.
Can it hold charge while driving home from a supercharger and also charge at a standstill at 130kw to power a home microgrid? THAT would be epic. A timer or battery discharge percent like the silverado is all you would need. Or just have the truck start and stop once the battery is recharged. Im all in on the ramcharger if so.
You can not run it on gas . The engin is only a generator , it does not have a transmission there is no drive train . The engin is only a generator . It is just what it says it is a EV with a range extender ( the gas engin generator )
That battery is cool for the flexibility..you want to be off the grid or you want gas! The battery is so big so you can get 140+ miles of electric range!
This is contrary to my understanding. Ramcharger will operate much like Chevy volt where the gasoline engine will run while driving once battery reaches a certain state of charge. In the gasoline mode, the truck is being powered by the pentastar through an inefficient magnetic transmission.
Considering the Lightning and the Cyber truck are 6500lbs with much larger batteries I am figuring the Ramcharger will be in the 8000lb range with a 10k GVWR giving you 2k in payload.
ITs usless because your NOT saving any GAS. The gas motor charging the battery always runs and always is using gas. Why not make it so it drives on just EV for 140 miles meaning you can drive 70 miles away from home drive back home 70 miles and use NO gas put it on your home charger and then recharge battery with cheap home electricity NOT USING ANY GAS. BUT still have the ability to use the gas motor on longer trips pulling a trailer or boat. RAM screwed up making it so the truck never uses battery ONLY.
It may be able to do this sort of hp very briefly, but would completely drain the battery in less than 8 minutes. Once battery is depleted, or to keep percentage from falling further, the wheel motors will be limited to about 170 hp, which is the max rated power available from the generator.
I predict ramcharger will be great around town but will be the wrong choice for hauling heavy loads long distance at highway speed. Once vehicle exceeds the battery only range and has to rely on the pentastar to power the wheels, this truck is likely to be a real dog and get much worse mpg than a traditional hybrid. Rather than a traditional transmission, ramcharger will use what I refer to as a “magnetic transmission” which is much less efficient. Ramcharger efficiency will come from the ability to drive on battery only. Once battery is depleted, ramcharger will likely be neither efficient or powerful.
Personally, I've always wondered why they ever bothered to develop parallel drivetrains in plug-in hybrids. It just seems so much simpler to have a generator connection in a range-extended EV than to try and connect the engine to a drive train. This should probably be the default setup of all plug-in hybrids. Though I do note that there are some stupid California EV designations that requires the Range-Extended EV designation to only apply when the vehicle has less gas-range than electric-range and than it would only allow the engine to run after the battery is empty. Because of these stupid designation regulations the BMW I3 needed to release in North America with a smaller gas tank than in Europe, and probably hindered it's performance flexibility.
Okay. This is great and all, but with you paying for two power plants (ICE and Bat), you have many more points of failure, more weight, and of course, more money. Also, think of all those heavy trucks out there on the road. What is the impact on the roads? Will it work? Will it be worth the cost? Will it be covered by a much better warranty? It's basically the same as a locomotive, right? Let's see how it does in the first year or three. They have a long way to go on this, but I suspect everyone will do this at some point. This truck could be the answer to many issues, but it also could have impacts that weren't thought about. We'll see.
It’s a brilliant idea. I want it to work. It’ll make the Cybertruck obsolete. There’s only one problem. With that discharge and recharge rate, that battery is going to be cooked in about a few years.
A good 130k watt Generator with an 8 Gallon tank can run for about 8 hours at a 50% load and that is only with one cylinder. Just think for a minute how long will a 4 cylinder Corolla run at idle with a full tank of gas with just the ac at max and radio running?
While the specs may be there, I’d still approach it with caution initially being the duty cycle will be an unknown until units hit the road and prove it to meet that criteria for potential years and years.
While the specs may be there, I’d still approach it with caution initially being the duty cycle will be an unknown until units hit the road and prove it to meet that criteria for potential years and years.
I think it’s true what you said about paying a penalty. When running on gas, ramcharger is rated get much worse mpg than a traditional hybrid. It’s terribly inefficient to use a gas generator to power electric wheel motors. Jay Leno has a vehicle with this sort of transmission that’s 100 years old. It never caught on because it’s too wasteful compared to a traditional transmission. I predict ramcharger will be great around town on battery only but not that desirable for towing heavy loads long distance at highway speed.
I thought I'd be the only one excited about this. I live off-grid, using it as a backup power system sounds good to me.
I dont think it will do that.
Diesel locomotive technology comes to the truck world! That gives an electic drivetrain enough versatility to be of use to the average Joe. The lightning is great, until you want to head up north hunting for the weekend or pull your boat down to the river and back in a day. I think this is going to be a real game changer. Plus the possibility of using it as a mobile power source. Great video, thanks for sharing.
I agree! This could be great! Thanks for watching!
Who claims this is dumb? I’m not even going to say it’s smart. It should have been common sense all along. I had this idea years ago. Why do you think people are trying to install generators in Tesla’s? It’s about time a production vehicle came from the factory like this. This is what it takes for me to buy an EV, a built-in gas generator.
I like it because you still get 130 miles of range purely electric to get you to and from work for a few days
Pure electric cost 1/4 what gas cost as long as u charge at home then for road trip or towing a camper use the range extender.. simple
@@Kylewraps WRONG the gas motor runs at all times. AT no time are you driving on just Ev. Making this a dumb truck .
@@MikeSmith-lx9jg”dumb truck” 690 miles range, best in class, 630 horses, 660 lb ft of torque, 2800 payload, 14k towing, can fill up and go….. want me to keep going
You really don't know engineering. It can be total electric without the engine running full time.
This is the SMARTEST truck.
I agree
I already pre ordered my when I first time heard this Ram charger ! An EV but put a Generator on it, makes 600 miles range ! Can't wait to own one!
Thats what I am saying too! Thank you for watching!
how did you preorder? I paid the 100 dollar membership fee and we dont have that option as of yet.
@@shawnshreiner I ordered from Local dealership, put $500 down, When it start open to order the truck they will submitted for me.
Very interested in the Ramcharger
Yes, me too!
Excellent report on the RAM RAMCHARGER! My thoughts are about the same as yours. I think I would purchase one if it isn't overpriced! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words! I am as excited as you!
100,000.00 maybe they will drop it or have different versions.
This is a brilliant idea.
Thank you for watching!
I really don't want full electric, but this is the only one that interests me at all. Looking forward to seeing it.
Thanks for watching, totally agree!
Great explanation with info to consider. I like the options Ram is providing!
Glad it was helpful!
If this truck could actually tow 14,000 lbs, that negates my need for a 2500 as well. That's significantly better than the current 1500 line. This seems to check all boxes for all my requirements in a truck. It's definitely the best of both worlds (EV and pickup capabilities).
completely agree!
Completely agree. I like the freedom of versatility. The Ramcharger had me sold on announcement.
Prior to this, I really wanted the F150 Powerboost. That truck is really nice too but falls just a bit short of great. It was the only option at the time and I'm really happy to see more "hybrid" trucks.
Well said!
I really like the flexibility of the energy delivery, even better if I could get a 240v 50Amp plug from the truck to power my house.
Awesome feature!
Would be wild to get a 50amp plug, I don't think it will be that high until next Gen.
There is not two power trains. There is a gas generator. That's not s power train.
Thanks for watching!
Easy to calculate:
145 miles / 92 kWh = 1.58 miles per kWh
(690 - 145 miles) / 27 gallon tank = 20.2 MPG
Not bad!!!
This *potentially* might be an awesome truck that does just about everything you want. Fast, tow, payload,
Thats what I am saying!! Thanks for watching!
I cannot wait for this truck, shut up and take my money Dodge!
Haha heck ya!
I currently have a 23 Ford F150 Hybrid and this may make me switch back to Ram.
It’s going to be awesome!
Will be interesting to see what the miles per kWh is going to be. Then we can calculate and compare with fuel prices and miles per gallon. I am guessing that there is not much savings anymore, assuming you get little more than 1 miles per kWh. And using the V6 engine with a less than 40% efficiency to generate electricity will be great as a backup for the battery but not efficient when running that way.
I agree!
I agree with all the points you mention. It does occur to me that if you had a hybrid with an equivalent battery and engine setup you may prefer the hybrid. That's if with the hybrid a electrical system fault occurs the gasoline engine and hybrid transmission may allow you to continue to move.
Lots of options! Thanks for watching!
Rumor is Stellantis gave out bonuses, pink ones to the developers
Maybe! Thanks for watching!
This is smart now we need to bring it down to sedans and regular suv could help with emissions for city drivers
Exactly! Thanks for the comment!
This truck is a game changer , ford a gm will be crying the blue's when this comes out, the people behind this at stalantis should get bonuses for sure.
Ive owned 4 ram Cummins and thought my last 3500 was going to be my last ram I ever bought . Im a never ev person and was going to wait for a great hybrid like toyota befire i bought again.
After giving this ramcharger some thought I think it's genius . Im very excited about this truck.
I hope its reliable and affordable, I would fir sure be in the market for this truck. Its a homerun for ram this will leap frog all the rest wait and see.
I couldnt have said it better, thanks for watching!
I would hardly call it genius. It’s literal common sense. If it’s genius then I should be getting paid millions of dollars and work for mainstream vehicle manufacturers in the product development sector because I had this idea years ago when EVs first came out. It’s the perfect bridge and is much cheaper to manufacturing than a full-on BEV because it doesn’t need as big a battery. I mean people with teslas have been trying to add generators for years. It’s about time they started adding a generator from the factory.
RAM could be using the 1500 to test the axles they can put on the 2500 and 3500. They can all use the same axles. Edison is doing the same thing.
That could be! Thanks for watching!
No!
IT would be a game changer if you could do daily driving 65 to 70 miles on EV only. BUT the gas motor runs at all times. Meaning you are always using gas when you drive.
I will look into this, Ram said at launch it would give 141 miles of EV only range, before battery kicked in.
Its crazy that Chrysler (Stellantis now) is the car company to change the game in the year 2025
And im a Ford / Chevy guy
Just some suggestions - Diesel and propane take longer to go bad in the tank- if there is no long bed options, don't bother building it- and if it can power my job site and guarantee get me home..... sign me up!!!! The race is on Edison, Ram, or maybe GM can make the V/A Motors idea work.
Yes sir! Thanks for watching!
Good point. Stale gas could become an issue. Diesel delivers more low end torque too. It makes a better generator than gas, but then you would need a DEF system.
This is simpler than the volt, the volt still had a transmission and the gas engine could directly/mechanically power the wheels at times. Agreed, this is the truck we need to bridge the gap between ICE and Electric. The performance numbers are staggering, all that power and payload and towing are amazing for any half ton.
Game changer...lets hope it plays out! Thanks for watching, more exciting stuff to come on this channel!
Volt likely did this because it was otherwise unable to maintain highway speeds once battery was depleted.
BMW i3 Rex is very similar to ramcharger and it is unable to maintain 70 mph once battery is depleted and running on gas range extender. While towing a heavy trailer, I suspect ramcharger may suffer from this as well.
Pentastar is a pretty tiny engine to be powering a heavy truck rated for a 14k pound trailer.
If the Ramcharger can maintain 600+ ft lbs of torque without charging for days on end, then it works for me for towing my RV. The reliability of Stelantis is a whole other issue.
I agree. That’s why I think this could be a huge winner. I plan to tow our travel trailer also with one.
This the future
I think so too!
Should be able to direct drive. In other words generator to electric motors. This reduces heat in the battery pack and cell degradation.
Could be! We will have to wait and see. From my research it sounds like a battery is required as a buffer between motor need and engine output. Thank you for watching!
Will almost certainly do this as there is a loss each time energy is converted. This setup already double converts energy: rotational -> electrical then electrical -> rotational.
Putting the battery in the mix would require two more conversions, which would be super wasteful.
It’ll be able to recoup some energy with regenerative braking which will help make up for the inefficiency of the gasoline generator powertrain.
Keep up the coverage of Ramcharger as it comes to the market! Hope the ramp up is good so we see and can get Ramcharger around here in northern Utah. Details of the AC outlets, please -- how much power? Might be suitable for Openpilot, hope so.
That's the plan! Thanks for watching!! As I learn more I will share!
This is the pickup truck version of the Chevy Volt. I have had a Volt for 7 years....90% CHEAP electric along with some long, unrestricted road trips on gas.
All the best of EV and gas while deleting the downsides of each.
This is a win for commuting, towing, working, adventure.....all of it.
MSRP is probably $165,000
Thanks for watching...rumor has it MSRP starting at $80k!
@@CTECH-REVIEW If that is true, this will be a win for RAM.
I can't wait, but I have to. The truck doesn't come out until next year and I don't have the money to buy it yet.
It will be cool to see this come to reality!
You can fastcharge while break/food/cofé
So many options! Thanks for watching!
How do you think Ram will determine oil changes? Hours on the engine?
That is a great question! hours makes most sense to me!
I don't know about the only using the gas if you want has far as I know it doesn't power the wheels and it will not turn on until the battery is down to 20%.
Thank you for the comment!
They could have done this with an option with 4 banger and a smaller battery. Penalty of weight only come up with EV's and hybrids, but what matters is range and cost. This doesn't just compete with EV truck, it competes with all trucks. Take 3 rams out on a 1000 mile long range towing trip, diesel, hemi, and ramcharger. Add up price, costs over how many year of ownership. Is it worth it?
It will be interesting to watch this play out!
Dont buy this truck if you're not going to plug it in .That doesn't make sense, just buy a gas truck if you don't plan to plug in. If you are rarely going to tow and you are like most people and you drive less than 100 miles a day, get the Ram Revaluation.
Have you ever heard the saying,"Complexity appeals to the stupid." I'm a pretty dumb guy so I like the Ram Charger too.
Because you dont want 14mpg city and still want all the benefits of gas. Donate to oil at your pleasure
Thanks for watching, a lot of flexibility for the Ram Charger!
I’d totally buy this truck and absolutely never plug it into anything except a gas pump, I’d also probably never tow a thing. I’m getting it because this is how the majority of EVs should be right now. It’s an EV you can fill with gas. What’s not to like. Why would I get a gas powered truck when this is roughly the same price, has more horsepower, better performance and handling, and heavy enough to make me feel safer around these stupid reckless drivers around me who tailgate in their full size SUVs and trucks.
@mitchellefird5245 That will be a waste of gas, a PHEV is not more efficient than an ice vehicle if you never plug it in, its actually far worse. The EV is the most efficient. If you are afraid of the other people driving around you, you will be fine in any truck or large SUV. BTW I tell my kids all the time, "No one is 100% at fault in a collision." Both sides have some blame, maybe one more that the other.
@davemiller6121 this Ram is a gas generator hooked to a battery pack, whether it is pluged in or using gas makes no difference on performance only cost. ICE's are horrid at stop and go, but not everyone wants to use a 3 cylinder engine in a truck
I want to know any drawbacks due to cold weather. If you see any information on that it would be helpful for those who live where it can drop to -20 or colder every winter.
I would like to know as well! Thanks for watching!
Ford and Chevy are taking notes 📝 📋🧐🤔
ev-c trucks coming soon!
For sure!
I won’t this truck, but price price and price and nut just whit the higher trim????
Thanks for watching. Once more info comes out on trims we we will know more!
Can it hold charge while driving home from a supercharger and also charge at a standstill at 130kw to power a home microgrid? THAT would be epic. A timer or battery discharge percent like the silverado is all you would need. Or just have the truck start and stop once the battery is recharged. Im all in on the ramcharger if so.
I am looking forward to finding out! Thanks for watching!
Not sure how high the ICE has to rev to generate the 130kw but could be possible to have that mode when stationary as long as it isn’t too loud.
could be awesome!@@ALMX5DP
You can not run it on gas . The engin is only a generator , it does not have a transmission there is no drive train . The engin is only a generator . It is just what it says it is a EV with a range extender ( the gas engin generator )
Thanks for watching!
So what your saying is you want a gas truck but want to carry a battery? Why is the battery so big?
That battery is cool for the flexibility..you want to be off the grid or you want gas! The battery is so big so you can get 140+ miles of electric range!
I believe the gas engine is not connected to the drive train. No gas only driving.
Thanks for watching!
This is contrary to my understanding. Ramcharger will operate much like Chevy volt where the gasoline engine will run while driving once battery reaches a certain state of charge.
In the gasoline mode, the truck is being powered by the pentastar through an inefficient magnetic transmission.
Looks interesting - downside, I bet it is HEAVY, maybe up to 10,000lbs ... and it probably will cost $120K as well. Some might really like it ... hum
Considering the Lightning and the Cyber truck are 6500lbs with much larger batteries I am figuring the Ramcharger will be in the 8000lb range with a 10k GVWR giving you 2k in payload.
ITs usless because your NOT saving any GAS. The gas motor charging the battery always runs and always is using gas. Why not make it so it drives on just EV for 140 miles meaning you can drive 70 miles away from home drive back home 70 miles and use NO gas put it on your home charger and then recharge battery with cheap home electricity NOT USING ANY GAS. BUT still have the ability to use the gas motor on longer trips pulling a trailer or boat. RAM screwed up making it so the truck never uses battery ONLY.
I will look into this, Ram said at launch it would give 141 miles of EV only range, before the engine kicked in.. Thank you for your comment.
663HP goddd damnnnn
It’s no slouch!
It may be able to do this sort of hp very briefly, but would completely drain the battery in less than 8 minutes.
Once battery is depleted, or to keep percentage from falling further, the wheel motors will be limited to about 170 hp, which is the max rated power available from the generator.
Does it have a fifth wheel trailer hitch?
Lets hope!
Imagine it is a desiel engine
That would be wild! Thanks for watching!
@@CTECH-REVIEW 4 cylinder diesel would be perfect for generator, but emissions are the issue.
The 2011 Chevy Volt on Steroids 😉. I hope the price is right, I’ll go for one
Yes sir! Thanks for watching!
So in a power outage like a hurricane I would be able to power my house instead of having to buy a home generator ?
It sounds like its possible, will have to wait to see what Ram says more in the future! Thanks for watching!
Tfl dudo it with a ford power boost I believe.
@@gtrance3567 Tfl dudo? WTF does that mean ?
Why a 6 cylinder engine for charging? Ridiculous!
I am not sure, my guess its simple, light weight option!?
I predict ramcharger will be great around town but will be the wrong choice for hauling heavy loads long distance at highway speed.
Once vehicle exceeds the battery only range and has to rely on the pentastar to power the wheels, this truck is likely to be a real dog and get much worse mpg than a traditional hybrid.
Rather than a traditional transmission, ramcharger will use what I refer to as a “magnetic transmission” which is much less efficient.
Ramcharger efficiency will come from the ability to drive on battery only. Once battery is depleted, ramcharger will likely be neither efficient or powerful.
It will be interesting to see how this all unfolds! Thanks for watching.
The Chevy is so damn ugly
Thanks for watching!
I’ve owned ramcharger this is a woke pos plastic garbage
Thanks for watching!
I thought I'd be the only one excited about this. I live off-grid, using it as a backup power system sounds good to me.
heck ya, awesome setup!!
Personally, I've always wondered why they ever bothered to develop parallel drivetrains in plug-in hybrids. It just seems so much simpler to have a generator connection in a range-extended EV than to try and connect the engine to a drive train. This should probably be the default setup of all plug-in hybrids.
Though I do note that there are some stupid California EV designations that requires the Range-Extended EV designation to only apply when the vehicle has less gas-range than electric-range and than it would only allow the engine to run after the battery is empty. Because of these stupid designation regulations the BMW I3 needed to release in North America with a smaller gas tank than in Europe, and probably hindered it's performance flexibility.
Thanks for watching!
Okay. This is great and all, but with you paying for two power plants (ICE and Bat), you have many more points of failure, more weight, and of course, more money. Also, think of all those heavy trucks out there on the road. What is the impact on the roads? Will it work? Will it be worth the cost? Will it be covered by a much better warranty? It's basically the same as a locomotive, right? Let's see how it does in the first year or three. They have a long way to go on this, but I suspect everyone will do this at some point. This truck could be the answer to many issues, but it also could have impacts that weren't thought about. We'll see.
all very good points!
It’s a brilliant idea. I want it to work. It’ll make the Cybertruck obsolete. There’s only one problem. With that discharge and recharge rate, that battery is going to be cooked in about a few years.
I think cybertruck still has its place. For people that don’t need range or towing range the cybertruck will be a great option too!
This is an amazing concept. I still have questions but this gives maximum capability.
A good 130k watt Generator with an 8 Gallon tank can run for about 8 hours at a 50% load and that is only with one cylinder. Just think for a minute how long will a 4 cylinder Corolla run at idle with a full tank of gas with just the ac at max and radio running?
Thanks for watching! It will be interesting to see the specs on this setup!
If it has a 3k payload and can tow 14k I'd switch from my cummins in a heartbeat.
I agree...I am in a cummins thinking the same thing...I plan to be bringing more videos to the channel on this truck!
While the specs may be there, I’d still approach it with caution initially being the duty cycle will be an unknown until units hit the road and prove it to meet that criteria for potential years and years.
While the specs may be there, I’d still approach it with caution initially being the duty cycle will be an unknown until units hit the road and prove it to meet that criteria for potential years and years.
I think it’s true what you said about paying a penalty. When running on gas, ramcharger is rated get much worse mpg than a traditional hybrid. It’s terribly inefficient to use a gas generator to power electric wheel motors. Jay Leno has a vehicle with this sort of transmission that’s 100 years old. It never caught on because it’s too wasteful compared to a traditional transmission.
I predict ramcharger will be great around town on battery only but not that desirable for towing heavy loads long distance at highway speed.
Good points! Thanks for watching!