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dllu • today at 5:14 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

Cybertruck uses like a fifth of the energy of a full size gas pickup truck and is only like 50% more than a typical smaller sized EV. The truth is that most homes don't use much energy apart from hvac. The Chevy Bolt can also power a home for several days if you only have the fridge and lights running.


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jmb99 • today at 5:42 PM

> Cybertruck uses like a fifth of the energy of a full size gas pickup truck

Yes, but the energy density of the energy storage mechanism in the cybertruck is substantially lower than a gas pickup truck

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