[quote=FlyerInHi]AN as we know, things life are not holistic. We do things piece meal, one at a time, in a market, or policy approach.
Things are about momentum, gaining competitive advantage, image and optics, etc..
A city that is all electric auto will get world status. Research and development as well as corporate headquarters will follow. The end result will be more riches.
And Escoguy is right, quieter cars will result in rising real estate near thoroughfares.
We’ve seen this happen along rail lines already.[/quote]I care more about the actual CO2 emissions than optics. More people and more companies will give you China if you don’t start on a cleaner foundation to begin with. Thanks but no thanks.
As I’ve stated, freeway noise is mostly from tires, not engine. Which is why we call it freeway hum. The hum is from tires hitting pavement. Funny thing is that both tires and asphalt are by product of oil. How much more expensive would it be to maintain our roads if cost of oil is $200/barrel or banning oil all together.
I’m fully aware of the problem, but I feel the government’s solution is not holistic and more about optics. Same goes for others who support reducing CO2 but then live 30 miles away from work in a mcmansion. It just doesn’t make sense to me. After all biking and walking is much greener than EV.
