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Cars in cities rarely travel quickly, spending lot’s of time stopped at traffic lights right where people cross the street or stuck in traffic. The squeal of a
by Retric 2y ago
Cars in cities rarely travel quickly, spending lot’s of time stopped at traffic lights right where people cross the street or stuck in traffic.
The squeal of a worn out brake pads is largely mitigated by regenerative breaks which increase brake lifespan.
- bobthepanda 2y agoThere are a lot of highways in American inner cities.
- Retric 2y agoThose are frequently Highways in name only. If people are doing 2-3 mph in stop and go traffic it might as well have stop lights. Thus the frequent use of bypasses so people on long trips can actually get someplace quickly even if the distance increases.
- throwaway173738 2y agoInterstate 5 in Seattle would like a word with you. The traffic noise on that road is paradoxically loudest when nobody is driving on it.
- Retric 2y agoIt’s 8PM on a Sunday, and it currently has some traffic issues. The only paradox is it seems louder when the rest of the city quiets down.