[meme] Trains are 100000x easier to electrify and automate than cars, so why does everyone keep talking about electric and driverless cars? - eviltoast
  • Blackmist@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    If a solution involves lining a billionaire’s pockets, he’s unlikely to offer you an alternative.

    Electric cars are palatable for most of us because it just involves a straight swap. No lifestyle changes needed. It’s a much easier sell than lugging all your shopping home on the bus.