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People are doing exactly that with batteries these days though. Go look at youtube channels where people are building a cabin, traveling in a van/RV, etc. I'm
by reportingsjr 3y ago
People are doing exactly that with batteries these days though. Go look at youtube channels where people are building a cabin, traveling in a van/RV, etc.
I'm seeing lots of videos with a portable "5 gallon container" sized batteries that people are moving around.
Even better, since you can attach some solar panels and not have to go refill the container, unlike gas/diesel containers.
This isn't to say batteries/solar are perfect for this. But, they are certainly providing enough pros vs liquid fuels that tons of people are widely using them in place of gasoline/diesel/kerosene.
Personally, if I never have to hear a damn generator running all frigging day/night while at a campsite, the cost to switch to batteries/solar will have been entirely worthwhile.
- tomatocracy 3y agoOn the other hand, the energy density difference is astonishing and this is where hydrocarbons are pretty unbeatable. 1 US gallon of diesel has more than 35 kWh of energy in it (and we can get more than 40% of that out of it with modern efficient engines) and weighs approximately 3.5kg.