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Re:New Zealand is about to test long-range wireless power tr... by Emrod on Wednesday September 09, 2020 @09:14PM (#24427891)
You could use a generator. You could also use a steam engine to power your car. But most of us prefer the cleaner, safer, more efficient solutions :)

Wouldn't you agree that replacing fossil fuel based generators with a cleaner and cheaper alternative is worthwhile?

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Re:New Zealand is about to test long-range wireless power tr... by mNovak on Thursday September 10, 2020 @01:55AM (#24429299)
Not exactly a fair comparison, and dodging the point. Use a hydrogen generator if you prefer. Or a battery for that matter (as indeed our cars are headed). Point is it might be easier to be self-reliant (calculated local storage) than contrive a secondary power delivery pathway.
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Re:New Zealand is about to test long-range wireless power tr... by scoopertrooper on Thursday September 10, 2020 @02:09AM (#24429387)
I can't imagine generators that are used to accommodate intermittent power loss would contribute materially to overall carbon emissions.
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