People have no clue how energy density plays such a large part in all of this.
Hydrocarbons are popular because they have such a large energy density. If you had a battery that could go ounce for ounce with them you'd have a ready replacement for vehicle's hydrocarbon fuel.
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Date: 4/11/11 22:17 (UTC)Hydrocarbons are popular because they have such a large energy density. If you had a battery that could go ounce for ounce with them you'd have a ready replacement for vehicle's hydrocarbon fuel.