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Self-driving electric cars are especially well suited to tunnels. Self driving means higher capacity (higher speeds and less space between cars), fewer accident
by paulsutter 10y ago
Self-driving electric cars are especially well suited to tunnels. Self driving means higher capacity (higher speeds and less space between cars), fewer accidents, narrower lanes (better tolerances than humans), and electric means less tunnel ventilation needed. Cost per passenger mile should be considerably lower than existing tunnels. Even better if you can bring technological deflation to tunnel construction.
- Anechoic 10y agoelectric means less ventilation needed Ventilation isn't just for exhaust fumes, it's also needed for fire fighting. A tunnel geared for self-driving electric fans won't make much of a difference there (look at subway tunnels for example).