Electric vs Gas
xkcd.com

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An idling gas engine may be annoyingly loud, but that’s the price you pay for having WAY less torque available at a standstill.

  • Michal@programming.devEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I’d also add time to the comparison. Time isn’t free, and if you spend 2 solid days driving, you might reconsider flying and renting a car at the destination even if it’s more expensive. If you use an ev and have to take a few stops extra that might tip the scale.