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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 11:02 pm
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Originally Posted by invisible
In short: when energy density of batteries increases appx 40 times - (as a comparison - when Tesla on a single charge can drive 80 000 miles) you have alternative of liquid fuel.
Am I misreading this? I don't think a Tesla (assuming you mean Model S) gets 2,000 miles per charge right now. Still, even with a 300 mile range (for the top end versions), your point is taken.
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