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Re:Solid-state battery startup claims breakthrough for elect... by jdhawk on Tuesday September 11, 2018 @04:55PM (#17963287)
ICE efficiency brings that down a decent amount, no? 35-40% at best. The fuel is much more dense, but converting it is not as efficient.
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Re:Solid-state battery startup claims breakthrough for elect... by akira2501 on Tuesday September 11, 2018 @05:58PM (#17963766)
> ICE efficiency brings that down a decent amount, no?

In terms of power to the wheels, yes. Some of that latent energy can be useful, especially after it's converted into heat.

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Re:Solid-state battery startup claims breakthrough for elect... by NegativeLatency on Tuesday September 11, 2018 @05:50PM (#17963705)
Especially in an older car with a less efficient engine.
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Re:Solid-state battery startup claims breakthrough for elect... by hwillis on Tuesday September 11, 2018 @06:00PM (#17963788)
Roughly 15-20% during actual driving.
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