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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
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.
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Very true, but I would guess the percentage of energy lost (not used to move the car) would be pretty constant regardless of speed, but that's just a guess.
Did find this:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/atv.shtml
Also they had this on the Tesla site, shows how much aerodynamic drag contributes:
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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
And aren't electrical motors much more efficient than engines?
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That's what I think I've read as well.