The whole thing about trolleybuses is that they don't pollute inside of the city. Obviously that pollution still happens somewhere, but it isn't under your nose.
Trolleybuses are the best compromise because they can (and in my country/city do) work as diesel/battery buses
Obviously diesel burns and batteries don't really explode, but the only way to put out an EV fire is to dunk the car for a few days in a tub of water. And how many of those will a fire department have? 1-5?
Europe or the rest of the world is doing Are you talking about public transit or Germany banning gas and diesel cars EU wide all while also getting rid of the best source of electricity, essentially making individual vehicle transportation for common folk a thing of the past?
Sure, that replacement time isn't 4 but 15-20 years (well, except early Leafs that didn't have battery temperature management of any kind), but my 20 year old car's gas tank fits just as much gas as it did 20 years ago.
I'm Czech and my city has a trolleybus network. Every single trolleybus has either a) diesel engine or b) battery backup, depends on their age. Hell, there are even entire lines where 1/3rd they run on batteries. But, they can be smaller, so the vehicle is lighter.
I'm very aware of that Tom Scott video, don't worry. It is an okay middleground, but look at the people in comments pointing out the wear on the trolley.
Can't wait for miles of 240V extension cords when EU makes even used non EVs illegal. Yes, millions of city dwellers in apartments totally have a garage to charge in.
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