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Well by the time we get driveless cars, we'll probably be on the tenth generation of 'Prius' technology and the wasted fuel cost will be marginal compared to th
by tobtoh 15y ago
Well by the time we get driveless cars, we'll probably be on the tenth generation of 'Prius' technology and the wasted fuel cost will be marginal compared to the cost of a car.
- philwelch 15y agoUsing a 2000 pound block of steel to transport one human being at high rates of speed is fundamentally energy intensive. Even with rainbows and pixie dust it would waste lots of energy.
- tobtoh 15y agoAs the article stated, the automated feature reduces the need for multiple cars, it enables better car pooling options - so yes, if you want to look at it by narrowly isolating one aspect of the scenario, sure, it uses more fuel to drive a car anywhere. But as a complete solution - which is what the article talks about - the cost of 'wasted' fuel is negligible given the change in behaviours and travel methods that automated cars may bring about.