Wouldn't they be outcompeted by others? Even 2022 solar tech is less convenient than 1900s fossil fuel engines that can just run day and night (ignoring lung da

Wouldn't they be outcompeted by others? Even 2022 solar tech is less convenient than 1900s fossil fuel engines that can just run day and night (ignoring lung damage like we've historically been doing). Not necessarily. Academic research needs not be 'practical' or be ready for commercialization, much like research into fusion.