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Re:Over 2 percent of the US's electricity generation now goe... by lostlogin on Friday February 02, 2024 @03:36PM (#39233977)
And if you get an inverter [1], you could use a mobile rig to mine while you drive!

[1] https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/power-inverters-for-...

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Re:Over 2 percent of the US's electricity generation now goe... by p1mrx on Friday February 02, 2024 @03:59PM (#39234296)
This will directly subtract from your mileage, and DC charging is among the most expensive electricity in the country.
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Re:Over 2 percent of the US's electricity generation now goe... by lostlogin on Friday February 02, 2024 @04:07PM (#39234408)
Oh for sure, I was trying to help get the inefficiencies maximised as that is what I think the OP was demonstrating with their example.
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Re:Over 2 percent of the US's electricity generation now goe... by p1mrx on Friday February 02, 2024 @04:23PM (#39234615)
I don't think that fits, because the Model 3 is the most efficient car in the US.
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