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[quote=Anonymous]It’s always less efficient to run motors, whether gasoline powered or battery powered, outside ideal conditions, whether it be temperature, altitude, or driving speed. In hot weather, ev’s lose some range, around 15%. And in hot weather, ICE cars lose up to 25% of range due to air conditioner use. Driving fast reduces range due to drag for both types. Driving at elevated altitude reduces ICE range due to less oxygen for combustion, but also reduces drag which partially offsets it. Ev’s do better at altitude because the motors are not oxygen dependent, in addition to less drag. Also, driving at altitude means that you are constantly driving up and down hills. Because of regenerative braking, ev’s can gain energy back going downhill, whereas ICE vehicles cannot.[/quote]
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