• 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.

    • Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz
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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