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[–] slurpeesoforion@startrek.website 23 points 8 months ago (2 children)

My doubt about electric vehicles is based on my doubt that the automotive industry will produce a quality product at a reasonable price. They're no different than any other short-term profit based business.

[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago

I agree. They seem to put everything in the cars and sell them as luxury EVs. Give me a basic car for $15k.

[–] Joelk111@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My doubt is based on the fact that public transportation and bicycle infrastructure is the obvious better and more environmentally economical solution for the majority of the population that lives in cities.

I say this as a gear head, do we really want people on the roads that don't want to be driving? It should be a choice, not a requirement. Plus, driving in cities sucks.

[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Cycling, an activity for those that wish to be killed by a monster truck.

[–] Joelk111@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

That's why I said cycling infrastructure