Is there a generator that can run on both gasoline and battery power?
I’ve got a gas generator, but I’m completely out of gasoline right now and can’t get more. It’s basically a brick until fuel becomes available again.
This got me thinking — does anyone make a generator that can use gasoline and also run off a battery? I’m imagining something with a built-in battery pack or maybe one that accepts external batteries (like power tool batteries or a solar generator battery) so I can still get some power when there’s no gas. Ideally it would let me switch between gas and battery, or even use the battery as a buffer while the engine is off.
I’m not talking about a dual-fuel (gas/propane) model — I mean a true hybrid that combines a fuel engine with battery output. Does such a thing exist? If you’ve used one, I’d love to hear your experience.