[ashtonkem]

Freight should be done more by rail. It’s way more efficient to ship by rail, and easier to electrify. Our heavy usage of semi trucks is partially due to the hidden subsidy that semi trucks get via road maintenance, where semi trucks don’t pay anywhere near enough gas tax to offset the damage they do. EV trucks will be worse.

Generally speaking, the solution for car troubles is to reduce the scope that cars and trucks are used to solve transit problems. Road damage due to semi trucks? Build more freight rail! Inner city congestion? Add a subway! Long commutes? Build more housing, and if that doesn’t work add dedicated commuter rails. Too much air traffic? Offset local flights onto high speed rail to free up room for long distance flights.