Using the data below, calculate the net efficiency of an electric car by burning the same...
Using the data below, calculate the net efficiency of an electric car by burning the same fuel at the power plant and using the generated electricity to drive the car. Leave your answer to the nearest %.
The efficiency of a petroleum-powered electricity generation plant = 30%
The transmission loss in an electric power grid = 8%
The efficiency of converting electrical to mechanical energy in an electric car = 73%
The same type of fuel is burnt at the generation plant as in the combustion engine.
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