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Re:L.A. keeps building near freeways, even though living the... by maxsilver on Thursday March 02, 2017 @04:29PM (#13778406)
Yes, electric cars eliminate the vast majority of the concerns mentioned. (Zero tailpipe emissions, significantly less brake pad emissions, significantly less noise, etc).
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Re:L.A. keeps building near freeways, even though living the... by thaumasiotes on Thursday March 02, 2017 @05:53PM (#13779083)
> significantly less noise

Unless the movement to have electric cars play loud noises at all times "for public safety" gets its way.

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Re:L.A. keeps building near freeways, even though living the... by zardo on Thursday March 02, 2017 @06:00PM (#13779134)
The rule was approved last fall. Unless it was caught up in the Trump regulation freeze, it's going into effect in 2019.
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Re:L.A. keeps building near freeways, even though living the... by elchief on Thursday March 02, 2017 @04:44PM (#13778525)
The fine particles from tires are really bad for people too though
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