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Re:EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE p... by chii on Thursday October 17, 2024 @07:21AM (#41868512)
> allows for a range reduction down to 70% of the original.

which means when buying a car, you expect the range listed on the label to only be 70% effective.

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Re:EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE p... by mirsadm on Thursday October 17, 2024 @07:36AM (#41868631)
What do you mean? When I buy an ICE car I am not buying it with the expectation that the engine and transmission will die imminently. Why would you assume 70% capacity for an EV?
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