> A conventional internal combustion engine car has to convert chemical energy to kinetic energy - the absolute best theoretical efficiency of this might be 70%
You mean thermal energy?
Both cars are converting chemical energy to kinetic. The theoretical maximum for this is 100%. But one uses a thermal intermediate step, that reduces that maximum.
You mean thermal energy?
Both cars are converting chemical energy to kinetic. The theoretical maximum for this is 100%. But one uses a thermal intermediate step, that reduces that maximum.