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Re:BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production in Germany by wg0 on Friday November 24, 2023 @12:24PM (#38406138)
Also, how does it help with carbon emissions when:

- 20% energy loss from charger to battery.

- 10% loss from battery to motor.

- Carbon emissions in manufacturing and Mining for large battery packs.

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Re:BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production in Germany by emodendroket on Saturday November 25, 2023 @02:06PM (#38415702)
Because it’s possible for electricity to be generated from renewable sources, unlike gasoline. But of course you know this already.
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