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Originally Posted by Hops
I think there's some chance for synthetic fuels could turn the tide, or at least be available for enthusiasts. a light EV performance car with good range doesn't seem to exist. I think it will be some time before we get a new battery chemistry that's cheap, and significantly more energy dense.
All the while, strides could be taking with synthetic fuels in scaling and efficiency.
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unless those synthetic fuels are dirt cheap and require little to no research, I don't see that being a viable option. Development is the reason the big 3 haven't really dipped into electric before now. Since that's starting to become a non-issue, they'll be looking at that option before anything else.
I don't think the general public cares about, or even really grasps the benefits of, lightweight vehicles. especially those that are EV diehard. so looking into other options just for the purpose of weight savings won't be high on anyone's list