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What shocks me with European automakers is that all small EVs have disappeared from their offerings. Renault Zoe, Twingo, VW Up, etc. SUVs on the other hand are absolutely everywhere. Public transports are the ultimate solution of course, but we can't do without cars after decades of car-centric urban development.

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My wife spends more than two hours in public transport every day and believe me, it is the ultimate nightmare, not the ultimate solution.

I grew up in a city with well-functioning public transportation. Biggest luxury I ever had. I miss it.

I live in a city with one of the best public transport systems in the world. Anywhere I want to go, there's a bus/tram/trolleybus/subway that goes there and leaves in less than 15 minutes. It costs $150 a year. If that isn't luxury then I don't know what is.

Maybe something could be done to make public transport better in your city/region?

The eUp at least is getting a replacement (i2) though I think it's delayed til next year.

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