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Old 29th Jan 2024, 23:59
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Big Pistons Forever
 
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Guys help out this math challenged Biology major. So 76 tonnes = 167,000 lbs so even with a reasonable 10 lbs/hp power to weight ratio that is in round numbers 16,000 hp or 12,000kw of thrust. So assume 400 kph, 800 km no reserve requires a battery that can produce 24,000kw/ hr.

Is that even remotely possible even if the battery weighs 35 Tonnes ?

Finally how many electric cars can you make with 35 Tonnes worth of batteries?
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