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Comment Re:Why not both? (Score 2) 239

The advantage of AC for transmission is that it can be transformed up into the 100kV range, at relatively low current, thus minimizing losses in the resistance of the transmission cables. To do the same with DC would require up/down converters which would require chop->transform->rectify anyway (the transformers might be smaller and more efficient, though)

Comment Re:What's the point? (Score 1) 216

Yes, of course - I didn't rush out and buy a Tesla - even if I could afford one, I would ask precicely those questions. Isn't that how one makes purchasing decisions? My question was not meant as a criticism - I really wold like to know, what are the advantges of Wayland. I've read a few articles, but I'm still not clear

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