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Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says (arstechnica.com)
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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

I always see the argument for making areas more walkable. But I like a good chunk of Americans live in a subdivision and unless they tear down my neighbors homes to build stores I need to walk like 20 minutes to get anywhere I can purchase something. That said I used to live in Chicago and everything was walkable, however the population density made it possible. I don't think you can simply make a place more walkable unless the population density supports it.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    I feel a way to combat suburban hellholes is to at least make it more cycle-friendly in those areas. Big stroads kill any chance of people being able to cycle to stores, I feel a lot of people don't want to have to drive to get to a Walmart, especially in hot months and would probably prefer to bike it instead. There's obviously also the health benefits of people cycling too. For those more lazy individuals, e-bikes and e-scooters are a good idea that can help them rely less on their car too, and are far cheaper to run than a full car.

    Eliminating huge sprawling suburbs is a monumental task, but we can at least apply patch fixes for some things at the moment.

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