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Trains are obsolete because of EVs? Lots of trains are already electric (and many have been for 100+ years). And there’s not really a better option for moving a
by nimbleplum40 3y ago
Trains are obsolete because of EVs? Lots of trains are already electric (and many have been for 100+ years). And there’s not really a better option for moving a huge amount of people short-medium distances.
- AtlasBarfed 3y agoA bike path filled with ebikes and scooters is better than rail, cheaper, more resilient, more easily repaired, more flexible, always in service. Small e vehicles can do 30mph, which is likely effectively the same speed as a train when you consider lack of waiting, fare payment, intermediate stops, delays, transportation to/from the station. EVs are much more flexible for modes and platforms than ices because all the motor form favors exist, they are simple (motor battery brakes) modular (removable batteries) and don't involve smelly gas and oil.
- nimbleplum40 3y agoI’m very pro ebike, so I’d love more paths for the them. But they aren’t a complete replacement for trains. Trains still have a greater capacity (see the Lexington Avenue line in NYC - 1.3 million riders per day, pre covid). They’re also way better in bad weather, more accessible for people with disabilities, better for families, allow you to do other things while commuting, and way better for long distances. But e-bikes > cars. 100%