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An alternative for transportation is actually starting to happen: self-driving vehicles. Recharging times don't matter when you have a fleet of self-driving ele
by diafygi 11y ago
An alternative for transportation is actually starting to happen: self-driving vehicles. Recharging times don't matter when you have a fleet of self-driving electric Uber cars that can phase vehicles in and out of service automatically[1]. Plus, with fleets, you replace normal oil-consuming vehicles at a 2-to-1 rate. It's looking like peak oil will happen sooner than you think.
[1]: http://www.govtech.com/fs/perspectives/Ubers-Plan-for-Self-Driving-Cars-Bigger-Than-Its-Taxi-Disruption.html http://www.govtech.com/fs/perspectives/Ubers-Plan-for-Self-D...
- andys627 11y agoCould just be a trend, but walkable neighborhoods are on the rise in the US. Their residents use less oil.
- seren 11y agoThere are about 1 billion vehicles in the world, we are producing roughly 50 millions a year. I am skeptical than, in as soon as 15 years, self driving fleet will have that a massive impact. In some area of the world, like SF and some major city, sure, but as a global trend I am not so optimistic.