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by rglullis 1479 days ago
Flatlands or not, it does not mean that cars are the only reasonable mode of transportation. Even if you insist of trying to solve a social problem with technology, it would make more sense for those living in hilly areas to push for electric bikes than self-driving cars.
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I don't see what problem self-driving cars solve, either.

Electric bikes are too slow and inefficient, and require expensive hard-to-make components that depend on conflict minerals.

Slow and inefficient compared to what? And what is the difference in battery technology from an E-Bike compared to Tesla?