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.

  • Anekdoteles@feddit.deEnglish
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    10 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.

        • freedomPusher@sopuli.xyzEnglish
          1·
          10 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.