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Longing for the day I can buy an EV that's not a smartphone on wheels is like... (startrek.website)

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No touch screens, no telemetry, no cellular modems, no wifi, no apps, no subscriptions, no infotainment.

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[-] Aneb@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

But like a lot more efficient to burn it in a power plant than millions/billions car engines that don't capture the energy well anyways. And then at least renewables can be used in the power grid as well.

[-] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world -3 points 5 days ago

Ok. How well does that work with aging electrical infrastructure in places like Boston or Milan?

I mean, like, I totally get you vibing.

[-] Flamekebab@piefed.social 3 points 5 days ago

Unfortunately infrastructure was built when the world was new. What we all got is what we get, now and forever.

[-] ftbd@feddit.org 1 points 5 days ago

You improve the infrastructure? And while we're at it, build more infrastructure for walking, cycling and public transport instead of inducing further demand for cars

[-] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 0 points 5 days ago

So tear it all down?

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