“EVs aren't the only answer”: Toyota scientist on the future of cars

Re:“EVs aren't the only answer”: Toyota scientist on the fut... by r00fus on Sunday July 10, 2022 @08:27AM (#32044077)

Yes, visiting France, it's amazing to me how local laws have resulted in shopping that's accessible by most via bike/walk/tram (ie, car not needed). I saw dozens of these folks doing that as an activity with their kids on the weekend (of course, French have lots more vacation too so they can afford to combine exercise + commerce).

The captured regulatory system in the US benefits corporations first, and people last.

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Re:“EVs aren't the only answer”: Toyota scientist on the fut... by pjmlp on Sunday July 10, 2022 @09:14AM (#32044420)

Try to enjoy that wonderful experience in rural France, without a car.

I had such joy during two years, close to the French Alps.

Tourist visits isn't the same as living deeply into the country.

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Re:“EVs aren't the only answer”: Toyota scientist on the fut... by escalt on Monday July 11, 2022 @11:11AM (#32057197)

Yeah in rural areas it's hard to justify building public transport. Villages can still have grocery stores though. But we were talking about cities here

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Re:“EVs aren't the only answer”: Toyota scientist on the fut... by pjmlp on Monday July 11, 2022 @03:28PM (#32060628)

I wasn't, as my point was about every kind of place, and plus there are plenty of cities on rural areas that are cities only on paper.

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