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Old 16th Jul 2017, 16:08
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B2N2
 
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Had a look at a Prius recently?
It's all about drag reduction.
All Terrain Vehicles aren't known for their amazing fuel mileage.
Let alone when you add tons of armor. Getting even a light truck to move on electric power will take a stupid amount.

Now electric weapons is a different story.
Laser anti missile batteries and electromagnetic cannons.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1dHZg9XsKDQ
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