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While batteries may never reach the energy density of gasoline — the current gold standard — this gap is not a barrier but a motivator for innovation. Even if electric batteries plateau in capacity, improvements in design can lead to vehicles that are twice as efficient. For instance, replacing traditional transmissions with multiple electric motors and redesigning vehicles around these systems could dramatically increase range and reduce weight. These shifts could pave the way for electric planes, long-range electric cars, and other applications currently constrained by energy storage limitations.