I feel like the story here is incomplete.

I feel like the story here is incomplete.
by ndroman21 (2024-01-30 21:28:33)

In reply to: You are missing nothing. posted by G.K.Chesterton

How is the equivalent MPG of an electric vehicle measured when there is no “g”?

How did the author determine that there is no basis in science? Electric motors are far more efficient than internal combustion engines. Is this multiplier related to that difference?

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I would measure it as energy inputs versus energy outputs... - Kbyrnes 2024-01-31 11:58:07
A gallon of gasoline can generate ~33kWh of power - Kali4niaND 2024-01-30 21:50:52
- So it seems some sort of efficiency factor is warranted? - ndroman21 2024-01-31 06:58:34
  - ChatGTP explains the 6.67 fuel content factor... - Kali4niaND 2024-01-31 13:19:22
    - That was my gut instinct. Thanks. * - ndroman21 2024-01-31 14:03:50
  - I'm not sure where G.K.'s 430 number came from. - Kali4niaND 2024-01-31 09:53:38
    - Let's assume the 65 number from the article is indeed - G.K.Chesterton 2024-01-31 17:24:43
      - The multiplier is irrelevant in determining MPGe. - Kali4niaND 2024-01-31 18:37:54
        Doesn't your post a ove say the exact opposite? - dfw 2024-01-31 22:07:00
        It seems that the 6.67 multiplier makes no sense to ChatGPT - Kali4niaND 2024-01-31 22:20:55
    - If an ICE got 35 mpg with gas at $3.10/g... - Kbyrnes 2024-01-31 12:07:51