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Comparison of operational efficiency of electric and gasoline transportation systems

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  • Thad Morton None

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31224/8562

Keywords:

Automotive, electrical power, Fluid Power, High-Power Transmission, GT-Power, Power conversion efficiency, power distribution, Power Generation, Power Grid, Thermal Power Plant, vehicle fuel consumption, Thermal efficiency, Transmission Efficiency

Abstract

A comparison of the operational energy efficiency of representative gasoline-powered and battery-electric vehicle transportation systems is presented. Rather than comparing only engine or motor efficiencies, the analysis follows the principal operational energy conversions leading to mechanical work at the vehicle. A representative gasoline-powered transportation system is found to have a higher overall operational energy efficiency than the battery-electric alternative.

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2026-10-20

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