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>But for many Californians, struggling through a bleak era that has led some people to wonder if the state’s golden days are behind it, this project goes to the

>But for many Californians, struggling through a bleak era that has led some people to wonder if the state’s golden days are behind it, this project goes to the heart of the state’s pioneering spirit, recalling grand public investments in universities, water systems, roads and parks that once defined California as the leading edge of the nation. well, why don't we return the golden days and invest these billions in the universities, water systems, roads and parks ... And if there some money left - for healthcare and basic school education. That would definitely put CA back on the leading edge of the nation.

nobody314159265 15y ago
Invest in roads - presumably for cars powered by oil to drive on? Now that's a long term vision of the future!
- VladRussian 15y ago
  >Invest in roads - presumably for cars to drive on powered by oil. Now that's a long term vision of the future! roads are presumably for wheeled vehicles. Until you can show a good prospects for flying cars, we need roads. Edit: Despite the lobby and being favored by the political system, the use of fossil fuels in cars is going away. Even today, the 30KW batteries weighting 500kg will get you 150mi range at the price $10-20K - about the price and weight of ICE engine + transmission. The avalanche is starting ... The argument that there is no infrastructure to fill-up the electric cars is BS - the electricity is everywhere, including existing gas stations. Some upgrades may be necessary though - this is exactly minor (compare to the rail system) investment that would provide huge return.
  - nobody314159265 15y ago
    To be pulled by horses or mexican immigrants ? Edit: well you might get the range if you want to drive tiny little Honda golf carts at 30mph. But what about real men that want to drive a 5000hp electric train at 300mph
    - stretchwithme 15y ago
      apparently.

nobody314159265 15y ago

Invest in roads - presumably for cars powered by oil to drive on? Now that's a long term vision of the future!

VladRussian 15y ago
>Invest in roads - presumably for cars to drive on powered by oil. Now that's a long term vision of the future! roads are presumably for wheeled vehicles. Until you can show a good prospects for flying cars, we need roads. Edit: Despite the lobby and being favored by the political system, the use of fossil fuels in cars is going away. Even today, the 30KW batteries weighting 500kg will get you 150mi range at the price $10-20K - about the price and weight of ICE engine + transmission. The avalanche is starting ... The argument that there is no infrastructure to fill-up the electric cars is BS - the electricity is everywhere, including existing gas stations. Some upgrades may be necessary though - this is exactly minor (compare to the rail system) investment that would provide huge return.
- nobody314159265 15y ago
  To be pulled by horses or mexican immigrants ? Edit: well you might get the range if you want to drive tiny little Honda golf carts at 30mph. But what about real men that want to drive a 5000hp electric train at 300mph
  - stretchwithme 15y ago
    apparently.