> - there is at least a 10% loss in energy transfer from generation to motion, > probably more like 30%.
My recollection is that in fuel-powered vehicles, only about 1/3 of the energy turns into motion. 1/3 is heat out the exhaust pipe, and 1/3 is heat out the radiator et al. On the generating side you have the same kinds of losses, but different magnitudes due to economies of scale. Also, the grid is not particularly efficient, and then there's losses in both charging, and discharging, batteries... -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
