Deil_Grist
Deil_Grist t1_j6dggrm wrote
Reply to comment by GoneIn61Seconds in Eli5 why aren't gas only vehicles far more fuel efficient than before by Live_Strongerrr
Some cars do gain a few MPG when you go for lower / base trims. I know the Kia Niro and Hyundai Ioniq (not Ioniq 5) do.
Deil_Grist t1_j6dg6f3 wrote
Reply to comment by Antman013 in Eli5 why aren't gas only vehicles far more fuel efficient than before by Live_Strongerrr
1990 Toyota Tercel checks the boxes too. It felt like I was driving a go cart with windows. Had to kick off the AC to get to highway speed fast enough.
Deil_Grist t1_j6dgtkx wrote
Reply to comment by SkateIL in Eli5 why aren't gas only vehicles far more fuel efficient than before by Live_Strongerrr
2/3 of the energy of an average ICE is lost as heat and noise. The main limiting factor is the size constraints of ICE don't allow it to use that heat the same way a power plant can, hence why round trip fuel /carbon efficiency of BEVs are so good even when the electricity comes from fossil fuels.