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by 542354234235 293 days ago
Also, you lose the ability to mold your battery along the bottom of the car, using dead space and keeping the center of gravity low. Gas tanks aren't even boxes, they are molded to fit around other parts with no dead space. So, add that space efficiency loss to all the additional space needed for access panels, installation foolproofing, additional waterproofing, etc.