Thread: Range anxiety is overrated
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Old 10-05-2016, 04:09 PM   #152 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
...which I don't think counts generation, transmission, and, charging losses.
Pet peeve here: Everyone counts that against EVs' efficiency as if it's worse than the losses in getting fuel to our ICEs. Delivery trucks, idling at gas stations...


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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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