What if the problem with cars was not their method of propulsion? [Science and Technology Podcast] | Epthinktank | European Parliament
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The European automotive industry is striving to adapt to market changes driven by the dual green and digital transition.

Instead of just electrifying vehicles, cities should be investing in alternative methods of transportation. This article is by the Scientific Foresight Unit of the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), a EU’s own think tank.

  • revisable677@feddit.deOPEnglish
    4·
    4 months ago

    The “smart” traffic lights idea is very interesting, never heard of it. Which country is that?

    • freedomPusherEnglish
      21·
      4 months ago

      smart lights come in other forms:

      • If you are speeding, the next light detects it and nearly guarantees you get a red light
      • If you are not speeding, your license plate is read and entered into a lottery where you can win money from the pool of money collected by traffic violations.

      I don’t recall which country implemented what, but IIRC Canada, Sweden and Spain each had one of the above two systems.

      • Anekdoteles@feddit.deEnglish
        6·
        4 months ago

        If you are not speeding, your license plate is read and entered into a lottery where you can win money from the pool of money collected by traffic violations.

        That’s the most dystopian and borderline insane thing I’ve read for some time.

        • freedomPusherEnglish
          12·
          4 months ago

          There is a quite good opt-out procedure: cycle.

            • freedomPusherEnglish
              1·
              4 months ago

              I don’t think whatever article I read about it covered that.

              In principle, you should theoretically be able to register for tracking and then have a QR code attached to the front of your bike / shirt which would enter you into the lottery.