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Tesla Cybertruck gets less than 80% of advertised range in YouTuber’s test::A YouTuber took Tesla’s Cybertruck on a ride to see if it can actually hit its advertised 320-mile range, only to find out that its could only reach 79% of the target. When YouTuber Kyle Conn…

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

only things

Just to list a few things EVs are good at that public transit isn't:

  • private transportation that isn't long-distance, as [email protected]'s comment describes
    • less total energy consumption
    • no awful emissions for everyone around you and for yourself, so e.g. inside a parking structure it wouldn't be so awful to breathe
  • anything you can't do on public transit, such as:
    • moving small furniture
    • taking your pet to a vet, or anywhere else for that matter (it might be allowed on public transport in certain cases but it would still be much more of a hassle difference compared to normal human taking public transport vs personal car)
  • it's still good at driving on highways, it's just better at driving in other scenarios.

I don't want a car and I use public transportation, couldn't let that fly though. EVs have their place. Not to mention electric buses are EVs and are even a better riding experience.