@corm @1993_toyota_camry Sort of? All cars ruin our lives. But gas cars also ruin the planet, where electric are substially better now and will be almost carbon free in 30 years or so. Getting rid of cars in general is very desirable, but getting rid of gas cars is an existential necessity.
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@matthewtoad43 @Atemu @Aatube There's an important political side effect to EV adoption. Carbon taxes have been a heavy political lift, mostly because people don't want to pay more for gas. Once 51% are driving EVs, tho, carbon taxes will be popular, and that will speed a host of useful adaptations.
@Tippon @Tywele Wales is absolutely on the right track. 20 mph makes it fairly safe to bike and cross the street and frees people from the tyranny of the car. In general, it's not safe for anybody when cars go faster than 20 mph except on a limited access road (freeway or rural route).