Post #2732070

2026-05-21 06:09 UTC

With the evolution of batteries, it looks as though internal combustion engines will be relegated to some pretty narrow niches - if not supplanted entirely. But there's something about them that EVs can never really replace, and it doesn't seem to even have a name. Internal Combustion Engines are "alive" in a way that electric motors can never be. > That's just how you perceive it, human Don't care. It's our world, technology should exist on our terms. Even if electric motors and batteries win every race, (video) is something they can never really do (unless through a pathetic bunch of fake technological theater).

Replies (5)

@lain@lain.com 2026-05-21 06:10

@cjd@pkteerium.xyz so you're saying ICEs will be the "vinyl just sounds warmer" of engines

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@ReadyKilowatt@noauthority.social 2026-05-21 08:14

@cjd@pkteerium.xyz "But there's something about them that EVs can never really replace," The energy density and easy transfer of gasoline?

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@r000t@ligma.pro 2026-05-21 06:27

@cjd@pkteerium.xyz Needless romantization of flawed, outdated technology we've grown past. It'd be a bit like saying "90s computers were more alive because they had super loud fans and hard drive clicks" or "VHS was more alive because of the wow effect" In fact, this video gave me huge Ren Faire and "millennial burger joint" vibes.

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@ned@noauthority.social 2026-05-21 11:33

@cjd@pkteerium.xyz It's an aesthetic, like steam punk but real.

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@joey@stereophonic.space 2026-05-21 23:39

@cjd@pkteerium.xyz EVs totally suck at long distance long haul heavy road transport. Hydrogen ICE is far superior and more efficient than either battery or HFC in that sector. Also the claims about battery tech are over hyped. Batteries have always sucked and still do, except for atomic batteries.

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