ekaddo
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https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/10...-2021-ford-f-150-pro-power-onboard-explained/
--EKA
"Q: A lot of people called this an inverter instead of a generator. How do you answer that, and what is the difference between the two?
Both are partially correct as our system is technically an inverter generator. Conventional (non-inverter) generators take the output directly from the engine-coupled electric machine (aka generator) to produce a modified sine wave at the outlet. Inverter generators add an additional DC-to-AC converter (aka inverter) after the generator. The inverter uses dedicated power electronics to smooth out the voltage ripples and produce a pure sine wave at the outlet. Another benefit of the inverter is that it allows the engine to run at a lower and variable RPM as opposed to full throttle to provide the same capability, which results in lower emissions and noise and increased efficiency."
Q: How exactly does Pro Power Onboard work? (Power flow from engine to battery to generator)
Gas: Engine > Alternator > Battery > Inverter
HEV: Engine > Electric Machine (Motor/Generator) > Power Converter > HEV Battery > Inverter
--EKA
"Q: A lot of people called this an inverter instead of a generator. How do you answer that, and what is the difference between the two?
Both are partially correct as our system is technically an inverter generator. Conventional (non-inverter) generators take the output directly from the engine-coupled electric machine (aka generator) to produce a modified sine wave at the outlet. Inverter generators add an additional DC-to-AC converter (aka inverter) after the generator. The inverter uses dedicated power electronics to smooth out the voltage ripples and produce a pure sine wave at the outlet. Another benefit of the inverter is that it allows the engine to run at a lower and variable RPM as opposed to full throttle to provide the same capability, which results in lower emissions and noise and increased efficiency."
Q: How exactly does Pro Power Onboard work? (Power flow from engine to battery to generator)
Gas: Engine > Alternator > Battery > Inverter
HEV: Engine > Electric Machine (Motor/Generator) > Power Converter > HEV Battery > Inverter
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