>> >> The lost fuel revenue is only the start of it. Think of all the
>> companies
>> >> and jobs involved in the manufacture and distribution of car parts specific to petrol
>> and
>> >> diesel vehicles.
Most car partial assemblies are built by robots, as is final assembly. Jobs will remain at about the same level.
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>> I guess electric cars will be more reliable due to fewer parts.
>>
>> No gearbox required, fuel tank, fuel pump, water pump, engine block, starter motor, catalytic converter,
>> exhaust system, EGR valve, particulate burner thingamajig etc. Mechanical dials are being replaced by LCD
>> panels.
Electric trains break down often enough, in some ways they are less reliable and require more maintenance than cars.
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