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EV are heavier but more efficent because electric motors are more efficent.
by panick21_ 3y ago
EV are heavier but more efficent because electric motors are more efficent.
- kergonath 3y agoYes, in isolation. But it the electricity production is burning gas, the inefficiency is moved to the power plant rather than avoided (this still makes EVs better, just not as good as they could be in a completely carbon-free grid). The main effect of mass is when comparing 2 different EVs: one that is twice as heavy has ~twice the initial production emissions, as well as twice the energy consumption (and emissions, as the case may be). Even with EVs, large and heavy cars are very wasteful.
- panick21_ 3y agoLarger power plants are far more efficient then ICE engines you can put on a car. > Even with EVs, large and heavy cars are very wasteful. Yes, I am pretty anti-car and anti-big car so sure that is true.