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Toyota claims it is 'almost there' with the ability to manufacture solid state electric batteries that will give EVs a 1,200 km (745 miles) range and that can charge in 10 minutes (archive.ph)
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[–] SchizoDenji@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Assuming efficiency of ~4 miles per kWh (on the high end of current EV efficiency)

Why should we assume this?

[–] ratman150@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

It's a fairly achievable efficiency.

[–] Umbrias@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

They are being charitable to Toyota along the path of estimating capacity. Why shouldn't that be assumed?