• BlackPenguins@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Also it moves the burning of gas from millions of these poorly efficient vehicles to a single much more efficient power plant.

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      6 months ago

      Well, yes, but also the efficiency of the EV’s will factor in as well. Less efficient EV means more power draw for the same miles. But with things like regenerative braking and no idling, even the least efficient EV is probably more efficient then the most efficient gas powered car.

      • Baŝto@discuss.tchncs.de
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        6 months ago

        Though you can also reach that with a hybrid system like it’s done in trains. Recuperate through breaking, run motor at maximum efficiency and store excess energy.