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I'm the opposite. I'm convinced that automated trains are the way to go. Way more energy efficient per cargo pound mile. Technology already exists. Can easi
by iancmceachern 3y ago
I'm the opposite.
I'm convinced that automated trains are the way to go.
Way more energy efficient per cargo pound mile. Technology already exists. Can easily ge electrified without expensive batteries that need replacing every few years.
- thehappypm 3y agoHow would you easily electrify our freight network?
- iancmceachern 3y agoThe same way Europe and Asia have electrified their entire rail networks.
- wegtwergqwg 3y agoWhy wouldn't it be both in this case? A train obviously can't go into as many areas as a truck for one. But more straightforwardly than that, non-automated trains and trucks both exist today and fulfill different roles. Why wouldn't it be the same for ai piloted versions of each?
- az09mugen 3y agoFor the same reason as driveless cars are not everywhere. Also, an accident caused by a truck makes way more damage as the one caused by a car. I agree with trains, way more safe thanks to the rails and less environment to take into account by the AI.
- iancmceachern 3y ago"AI" Piloted trains exist today. They are safe and able to be built with current technology, with not that much cost. "AI" Piloted trucks are not.
- wegtwergqwg 3y agoThis doesn't really explain why you wouldn't want both though given the option.
- iancmceachern 3y agoCost. Truck freight is already much cheaper per lb/mile than truck freight. After you roll in the costs to develop, build and maintain a 500k-1million dollar self driving truck it only gets worse.