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 Climate Indie Apr 11, 2015 07:15  |
I like your thinking. I definitely agree there's a lot of future in automated electric cars. There are many companies developing such cars and the infrastructure is also developing.
One idea I've heard is to use second-hand electric car batteries in bulk to store electricity from the grid at low-demand times. These batteries can then be used to charge electric cars.
For long distances I see trains taking more of role in order to reduce demand for cars and then automated cars providing car-transport where necessary at the ends of the train journeys. In cities bikes and public transport should be given priority but again automated cars providing the car-transport where required.
good luck with your idea.
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 John Smith Apr 14, 2015 02:29 |
I like this idea. But I need something that feels more tangible behind it.
Of course, making it easier for the DOT to do these things is always good. So I could see you drawing up plans for this kind of transportation network and presenting them to the interested parties.
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 Jim Berergi Jun 5, 2015 01:03 | Proposal contributor
It is time we use our technology to create a new transportation system that combines the convenience of a personal car with the efficiency of mass-transit. Privately owned electric cars capable of autonomous driving in high-speed protected lanes powered by sunlight is the way to go. A nationwide network of high-speed toll roads for electric cars would become the travel mode of choice, replacing all other forms of surface transportation including short haul air travel.
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 Bruno Gomes Jun 11, 2015 08:04  |
Dear Jim Berergi,
My name is Bruno Gomes and I am the designated Impact Assessment Fellow for this proposal. You can learn more about me on the Climate CoLab website.
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