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Re:Shut Up About the Batteries: The Key to a Better Electric... by rausk on Friday June 23, 2017 @03:20PM (#14621985)
Could it still be about the batteries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_density

Seem it is hard to beat the WH/kg of chemical energy storages with electrochemical energy storage.

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Re:Shut Up About the Batteries: The Key to a Better Electric... by sliverstorm on Friday June 23, 2017 @07:14PM (#14623456)
I agree we could really use improved batteries, but- You may not have to beat chemical energy if you can improve aero, weight, and efficiency.
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