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Re:Ultralight lithium-sulfur batteries for electric airplanes by outworlder on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @03:29PM (#24215092)
This is a huge deal for aircraft. Not much for cars, as EVs are not carrying a lot of extra baggage that ICE cars require.

When was the last time you saw an ICE with both a trunk and a frunk? :)

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Re:Ultralight lithium-sulfur batteries for electric airplanes by ScottBurson on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @05:48PM (#24217087)
> When was the last time you saw an ICE with both a trunk and a frunk?

Seconds ago -- there's one in my carport :-) (A 1993 Toyota MR2; it's mid-engine. The frunk is small, and completely filled by the spare tire and aftermarket stereo amp.)

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Re:Ultralight lithium-sulfur batteries for electric airplanes by throwaway189262 on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @04:06PM (#24215593)
Modern gasoline engines are not as heavy as you may think. I once transported 2 liter car engine in the back seat of my civic. Only ~150 lb and quite manageable.

Even monster SUV motors are only ~350 lbs. That doesn't include cooling, oil, accessories, or transmission but EV's have those too.

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