Efficiency:
Normal light bulbs: 5% light, 95% heat
internal combustion engine: 35-40% useable energy, 60% heat
human body: 60% useable energy, 40% heat
Electric motor:85-95% useable energy, 5% heat
...rough estimate, but not far off
Best modern cars have 2 wheels and are powered by pasta
eatdrum 4 years ago
LOL! Alternatively, a sneaky conversion to vegetable oil and you'll never be short ;-)
sundaeg1rl 5 years ago
Efficiency:
Normal light bulbs: 5% light, 95% heat
internal combustion engine: 35-40% useable energy, 60% heat
human body: 60% useable energy, 40% heat
Electric motor:85-95% useable energy, 5% heat
...rough estimate, but not far off
Best modern cars have 2 wheels and are powered by pasta
eatdrum 4 years ago
LOL! Alternatively, a sneaky conversion to vegetable oil and you'll never be short ;-)
sundaeg1rl 5 years ago