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Energy density of gasoline > latest battery tech

Really don't see the arguments when the bulk of electricity generation in the world comes from burning fossil fuels - EV's are just feel good measure for people like eating packaged food does not remind you of the abattoirs.

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Just because we currently burn fossil fuels in power plants (which are much more efficient than internal combustion engines btw) doesn't mean we always have to. Besides, development of electric vehicles increases development of battery technology, which is necessary for long-term sustainable energy generation.

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