Fossil Fuel Powerplant Efficiency

[Bob Noel]

Yes, the physics are the same, F=ma, so more acceleration requires more force, that comes from gasoline or electrons.

paul

sure, I know the physics. The question is what is efficiency curve for the ICE as a function of power output and the same question for the electric motor.

 

[Iflydogs]

When I first got my TDI Passat, I was able to get 1,000 miles out of the first tank of fuel.

It took some hypermiling, but it was not too difficult, since the driving was in rolling hills.

After a re-tune, I still get between 40-50 MPG.

Your post reminded me of this, an oldie but a goodie:

maybe not so funny now given current events but still a good ad

 

[PaulMillner]

JP-4 if you want to get specific.

Ok, JP4 contains double bonds, associated with carcinogenicity. Jet A does not have double bonds. To your other point, don't drink either, as you'll get chemical pneumonia... but that's not cancer.