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Probably because they transport 1,400x more economic goods?
by xd 6y ago
Probably because they transport 1,400x more economic goods?
- Sabinus 6y agoThen the cost of those goods should reflect the cost they put on the road transport system. It may make rail more competitive, or increase the incentive for local manufacture.
- adrianN 6y agoNo, because road damage is proportional to axle weight to the fourth power.
- xd 6y agoAnd axle weight comes from the weight of the cargo be it human or goods... edit: just looked up what you said, really interesting, but makes me wonder if the transport of goods in smaller lorries for instance would ultimately be beneficial when you factor in cost of fuel, maintenance etc
- adrianN 6y agoYes, but note the "to the fourth power".
- 9HZZRfNlpR 6y agoBut EVs themselves are very heavy compared to similar gas powered cars.