Stir-Lec Opel Kadett series-hybrid car from 1969
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:41 pm
In the interests of keeping this forum as the "first best reference" for Stirling links, I'm parking a link here to an article I found. Although the author is known for writing sensationalist click-bait stories (and I've heard rumors that he drinks), this particular one was somewhat useful.
Several attempts were made by Ford/GM/Chrysler to power a car directly with a V4 Beta Stirling, but acceleration was slow. Having a hybrid with electric drive solves the acceleration issue. In this prototype, it was found that at 30-MPH, the car could run continuously without depleting the battery. The Stirling Generator from Philips was being tested due to its very clean exhaust.
https://www.electricbike.com/stir-lec-a ... from-1968/
Several attempts were made by Ford/GM/Chrysler to power a car directly with a V4 Beta Stirling, but acceleration was slow. Having a hybrid with electric drive solves the acceleration issue. In this prototype, it was found that at 30-MPH, the car could run continuously without depleting the battery. The Stirling Generator from Philips was being tested due to its very clean exhaust.
https://www.electricbike.com/stir-lec-a ... from-1968/