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		p1mrx on Jan 2, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Woman with rectifier and electric car (1912) What fuel does your standby generator use?

oaththrowaway on Jan 2, 2024 [–]

Propane

p1mrx on Jan 2, 2024 | [–]

So you have the option to power an EV with solar+propane in the winter. I'm not sure if propane is cheaper than gasoline, but at least it has bulk home delivery and an indefinite shelf life.

oaththrowaway on Jan 2, 2024 | | [–]

Sure if I want to hear a generator running 6 hours a day

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