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Old 12-06-2016, 02:44 PM   #25
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Yes, we're still burning fossil fuels but it's easier to manage the emissions of one giant powerplant than those from millions of little ones.
I've taken tests on the concept, pretty well thought out at this point. Wish the 'answer' was more common, stupid sound bytes controlling the political landscape.

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Batteries will hopefully take a step forward in energy density in the next decade or two.
People have been saying that for over 100 years...

But I guess ~300 miles in a modern Li-ion car @ 60+ mph is better than the ~100 miles at <20mph speeds 100 years ago.



I wonder how those 'super capacitors' are coming...
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