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Every time I look into it, I’m more convinced that the combustion engine, especially for cars, is already obsolete. Now CATL announced ultra‑fast‑charging batteries with up to 1,000 km of range.

steve52.bsky.social

@steve52.bsky.social

2 Aug

The combustion engine became obsolete when we decided that we had to quit polluting the air. Adding clean-burn tech makes them expensive, complex, and difficult to maintain.

Ailantd Sikowsky

@ailantd.com

Even without climate change, at the current/upcoming level of EV technology, combustion is inferior in every aspect/metric.

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steve52.bsky.social

@steve52.bsky.social

2 Aug

Agreed. The only thing I still have that burns gas is my lawnmower, because those just aren't there yet. And when they come up with one at a reasonable price that'll handle my 2 acre lawn, I'll buy one.