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Why 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 trai
by wegtwergqwg 3y ago
Why 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.