• A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Yep. Wind and Solar will generate power for the next 30-50 years.

    a lump of coal will generate power for…what? 15 seconds?

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      4 days ago

      A regular combustion car represents about 15 tons of mass when you account for all the fuel it will burn. Less than 5 for an EV (tire changes).