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Re:Exploring the Cost and Feasibility of Battery-Electric Ships by dghlsakjg on Thursday November 21, 2024 @11:12AM (#42205771)
Until we can find a battery with the energy density of fuel oil, then it isn't possible to transport sea cargo on batteries.

Fuel oil is approximately 80x the energy per KG when compared to lithium.

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