• cogman@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      No.

      EVs are more efficient than the low range for the motorcycle. If you charged your EV with a portable gas generator, your efficiency is comparable to an ICE motorcycle. Most grids at this point are quite a bit less CO2 intense than a personal generator. That cuts significantly on the CO2 impact.

      The only upside to a motorcycle is the reduced energy requirements for manufacturing. But lifetime, an EV will be the clear winner.

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        4 months ago

        Google tells me powergrid emissions for ecars is 60-200gC/mile.

        1 gallon of gas contains 8900gC.

        A Honda NC750 gets 70mpg, a Honda wave gets 160.

        8900/160=55

        8900/70=120