r/science Aug 06 '20

Chemistry Turning carbon dioxide into liquid fuel. Scientists have discovered a new electrocatalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into ethanol with very high energy efficiency, high selectivity for the desired final product and low cost.

https://www.anl.gov/article/turning-carbon-dioxide-into-liquid-fuel
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u/__slamallama__ Aug 06 '20

since there is about 10% the number of wear components and maintenance items as an ICE car.

Powetrain only. I love EVs but so many people look at this as if EVs will have no problems. They still have doors and suspension and body electronics and, and, and.