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Article ID: 298
Last updated: 07 Sep, 2015

"Electric vehicles convert about 59%–62% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels.  Gasoline vehicles only convert about 17%–21% of the energy stored in gasoline to power at the wheels"

However, we need to look at the overall picture when considering the adoption/use of electric vehicles..

Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Vehicles

(Oil) Wells to Wheel Efficiency

Electric Vehicle Efficiency Analysis

Vehicle to Grid (Efficiency)

Article ID: 298
Last updated: 07 Sep, 2015
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