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pawelk | 2 years ago

Isn't it break even point, considering >60% of the gasoline energy is dissipated as heat, and <40% to make the wheels spin?

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AdrianB1|2 years ago

No, the number for gasoline is missing one zero; with the correct number, gasoline is still 6-8 times more energy dense per kg.

pawelk|2 years ago

Thanks. I should have fact-checked the number before doing the math :)