Electric motors convert electric energy to mechanical work at a much higher efficiency than gasoline engines can
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Electric motors convert electric energy to mechanical work at a much higher efficiency than gasoline engines can convert heat to work. Why might it not make sense, then, to run all of our vehicles on electric power? Where does the electric power originate? Explain.
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