By saying “drivetrain losses” it makes it seem like all the energy is lost through the gearbox, when 75% was already lost in the burning of that fuel in the engine. This is why putting aerodynamic wheel covers on an ICE car is a waste of time. The real efficiency killer is the engine.

This article is written as if it’s good news. Does the general American population want more pollution? Is everyone excited to be going backward?! I know this is a site full of petrolheads who couldn’t care less about electric cars, but it’s almost 2017 and the smog is getting out of hand.