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In Reply to: CNNtech: Why gas-powered cars aren't going away posted by AbeCollins on July 9, 2017 at 07:11:31:
Electric motors in cars makes no sense whatsoever if you live in a region where electricity is generated using fossil fuels. With electric power from fossil fuel being 60-70% efficient, you have to wonder if gas engines in the car itself isn't more efficient.
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