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American actually has the largest freight rail network in the world. In theory electric trucks would pair great with our freight rail network though. Still need to get from rail to stores and homes

Isn't a lot of long-haul transport still done via truck? Like you noted, last-mile won't go away, but maybe there is still room for improvement with rail.

I don't care how much I'm taxed if it means the US will use it for decent transportation that isn't car-based.

Yes we do, but it's not nearly enough to cover every major town and county. Stupid flaws in the system like the Selkirk hurdle should be systemically removed.

Don't worry, Hyperloop is just around the corner

Rail was made obsolete overnight by the Hyperloop, remember?

I remember!

What's it called?

Hyperloop!

> Well, sir, there's nothing on earth

> Like a genuine, bona fide

> Electrified, one-car hyperloop

> What'd I say?

Hyperloop!

- sung to the notes of the song "Monorail!" (humor)

What about us Elon fans?