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Originally Posted by photon
I would imagine so, going faster takes more energy, doesn't matter if it's gas or electricity.
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Well due to drag and so on, I would agree.
But gasoline requiring explosive combustion to convert to mechanical energy then all the distribution via drive train - a large part of the process doesn't exist in electrical. Put power to a motor on the wheel, much less complexity or places to lose efficiency.
And aren't electrical motors much more efficient than engines?
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