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Perhaps you'd like to get some actual numbers behind your claims? And not stuff like "trains are very rarely entire full". Of course they're not. But cars are
by ctolsen 11y ago
Perhaps you'd like to get some actual numbers behind your claims?
And not stuff like "trains are very rarely entire full". Of course they're not. But cars are almost always entirely empty.
- hugh4 11y agoHey, I'm trying to throw some actual numbers into the discussion in response to the assertion that trains are more efficient. Perhaps those who want to make that claim can start supporting their own? Give me something to work with here. Rolling resistance is the big issue that usually favours trains. On the other hand, could we design cars with an extra set of wheels or something?
- cardinalfang 11y agoTwo vehicles capable of 300kph: TGV: 500 seats 8800kW BMW M5 5 seats 440kW For long distance/high speed aerodynamics is more important than weight.
- CamperBob2 11y agoThen let's buy 68 million airplane tickets for everyone who will ride this train. The cost will be the same.