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You're mistaking energy density with efficiency. Yes, gasoline is more energy dense than even the most advanced batteries, but burning it and turning it into torque using a combustion engine is not more efficient than a battery powered electric motor.
And the engines don't get any more efficient. 20% efficiency at the low end is laughable
Knew I wasn't quite understanding you! So yes, electric is more efficient.
But the problem being addressed here is range and people's confidence. If an onboard genny brings in the buyers, I'm all for it. In fact, I'd feel much better buying an electric truck if I knew I had, "Oh shit!" backup power. Had an old truck with dual gas tanks, flip a switch to cut over. That's some nice security!