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Old 22nd Dec 2019, 12:58
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Winemaker
 
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Originally Posted by DRDR
An electric motor has about 90% efficiency!
I agree. The 30% number refers to the gas turbine or piston engine efficiency. In my rough calculation I generously give the electric motor 100% efficiency.
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