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Re:I tried to add EV chargers to my rental property. Here's ... by bhhaskin on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @02:56AM (#33243880)
The exact same thing can be said about EVs and then some.

Batteries are less energy per volume than gas. Batteries are extremely hazardous if damaged. They have a relatively short lifespan. They are hardcore industrial hazardous waste. Power generation is likely coming from a gas power plant or even a coal power plant. The required infrastructure upgrades would be astronomical.

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Re:I tried to add EV chargers to my rental property. Here's ... by cycrutchfield on Tuesday October 18, 2022 @03:11AM (#33243979)
> Power generation is likely coming from a gas power plant or even a coal power plant.

A significantly more efficient plant than an ICE.

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