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Re:Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 Lidar Roadmap, and Univ... by hcurtiss on Thursday December 11, 2025 @06:51PM (#46239029)
I'm not sure where you live, but that doesn't match my experience at all. And I think most people agree given the overwhelming majority of people who choose to drive, notwithstanding traffic and parking. The declining public transit ridership in most metropolitan areas over time is well documented.[1] It's because in most places -- but evidently not where you live -- public transit sucks relative to private transportation and ride-hailing services. As discussed above, EV autonomy will only increase the difference.

[1] https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/fta-transit-ridership-p...

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Re:Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 Lidar Roadmap, and Univ... by eldaisfish on Friday December 12, 2025 @09:58AM (#46244737)
most people in the US are forced to drive, they don't willingly choose to sink large sums of money into a rolling metal cage.
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Re:Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 Lidar Roadmap, and Univ... by nradov on Friday December 12, 2025 @11:33AM (#46245740)
Speak for yourself. I love my cars. For a relatively modest expense they allow me to go wherever, whenever I want and bring all my stuff with me. This is a miracle of modern civilization.
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Re:Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 Lidar Roadmap, and Univ... by eldaisfish on Friday December 12, 2025 @01:06PM (#46246785)
as is the consequent traffic, pollution and inefficiency that choices like yours add up to.
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Re:Rivian Unveils Custom Silicon, R2 Lidar Roadmap, and Univ... by nradov on Friday December 12, 2025 @01:53PM (#46247355)
Well I guess it beats having horse manure in the streets.
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