this post was submitted on 27 Nov 2023
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That’s just what we need: more gadgetbahn

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Not really, its a trolleybus with a fancy name.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Many models are electrically powered, emitting lower levels of pollutants compared to traditional diesel buses.

Ok at least they're not green washing everything saying no emissions. Is the trackless design saving money when the externalities like tire pollutants are included in the equation?