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Re:The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto Industry by epolanski on Sunday January 19, 2025 @11:26AM (#42758435)
Yeah, as I'm boggled down in traffic on 30/50 kmh roads and sitting idle every two meters in Italy I would see no difference.

So I'd rather get the prius-like ergonomics and comfort.

Re:The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto Industry by UniverseHacker on Sunday January 19, 2025 @11:59AM (#42758787)
I’m an outlier here but I especially prefer to drive a manual transmission sports car with good handling and lots of driver/road feedback in heavy traffic- as it’s a lot more engaging and easier to stay focused and not bored. I’ve heard the same from others with ADHD. The visibility and maneuverability is also helpful for avoiding potholes and other drivers mistakes. I’d still have a ton of fun driving even a Prius on a real track- but if driving through a crowded city I especially want a convertible sports car.
Re:The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto Industry by jgilias on Sunday January 19, 2025 @11:55AM (#42758751)
Not the OP. At the end of the day it’s just taste, right?

I use Linux, EMacs with vim keybindings and a dark color palette. Coding this way makes me feel good, I like the aesthetics. If they tried to force me to use Windows, and an IDE with a light color palette, I’d seriously consider quitting. It’s totally irrational, but it is what it is :D

Re:The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto Industry by UniverseHacker on Sunday January 19, 2025 @12:21PM (#42759075)
Definitely a matter of taste- your dev environment sounds downright VILE to me ;-)
Re:The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto Industry by jgilias on Sunday January 19, 2025 @01:13PM (#42759710)
Haha!! Fair enough :D
Re:The Toyota Prius Transformed the Auto Industry by dzhiurgis on Monday January 20, 2025 @08:15PM (#42775230)
You assume entire planet lives in Italy?

Of course cars suck in cities, but they are great in rural areas.