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Re:New two-stroke engine design could help keep internal com... by tengbretson on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @01:20PM (#23313836)
> Actually, batteries win on refuel time. Swapping batteries is much faster than filling a tank.

Swapping batteries implies either having multiple batteries, which adds to you costs significantly, or it implies adding yet another proprietary service company putting the screws to you in your supply chain.

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Re:New two-stroke engine design could help keep internal com... by supportlocal4h on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @09:50PM (#23318593)
As I wrote, I still give gas the overall edge right now. But not by a wide margin, and that margin is dwindling.

For instance, don't forget the fuel suppliers, tank inspectors, etc, in the supply chain on the other side.

I was just commenting on the point of refuel time.

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