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Several state governors are fighting fear mongering as they attempt to reduce transportation emissions in their states.

Fear Mongering About Range Anxiety Has To Stop — CT Governor Calls Out EV Opponents::Several state governors are fighting fear mongering as they attempt to reduce transportation emissions in their states.

  • FrostKing@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Genuine question, not meant to be an insult:

    If most of your trips are within 5 miles, why would you drive? It seems excessive when you could just walk, or cycle, etc.

    • blackn1ght@feddit.ukEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      If it’s work related I’d imagine time would play a big part of it. They’re not going to walk up to 5 miles to the client and then 5 miles back. And it’s not a good option if they have to take along something big and bulky or if the weather is crap.

    • UID_Zero@infosec.pubEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Well, I’m in the midwest US, so winter can be a bit harsh for walking or biking (though not this year thus far). Most of the time I drive, I’m dragging kids somewhere. It’s inconvenient to walk with them.

      I have been walking and or biking when it’s just me, and I don’t need to haul much. I’ve lost a lot of weight recently, so I can actually bike to work in the summer and not be a sweaty mess when I arrive, so that’s a nice change.

      We are taking about moving outside the city to have more space, which means not driving will become less possible for almost everything. Today I have groceries, dentist, and doctor within half a mile, and I’ve walked or biked to those places many times.

      Bottom line, most of the time I’m either dragging kids around or I’m in a rush. Driving is very convenient, and is hard to change.