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I highly doubt that the process of replacing a car does not result in a huge negative impact on the planet that has to be "paid off" over time through the gains of switching to an electric car.
Basically, don't you start in the negatives when replacing a car with an electric one?
Tricky speed cameras make people drive like robots. Some people even drive 20 below the speed limit "just because there could be a camera lurking." This problem isn't easily solved by "just sticking to the speed limit" because many cameras are set up such that they catch you when it isn't natural to drive at exact speed limit (For example shortly before a town ends, or driving up a steep hill etc.).
You can also just use VMs for this.
People everywhere, bad drivers, lots of arrogance etc, but now looking back there many great moments that I kind of miss.
One of them is that I loved travelling and exploring in the US. There is just always something to do. Also you meet nice people almost everywhere. So it was quite easy to make friends instantly.
If the visa situation wasn't so bad, I think I'd go back now that I took a break from the Bay Area Craziness.
To me living in Europe makes more sense (more stable and secure), but life in the US is somehow more fun. That is until you run out of money (be it because of medical bills or because you got sued...)
Personally, the more I was there the less I enjoyed it. Probably because over time I started to see all the flaws.
Though, there are things that I miss. For one the openess of Americans. It's just so easy to make friends there. And the other is all the yummy fast food like In n Out or Chic Fila. Finally, I enjoy the natural landscape of the US much more.
So far piracy is still more convenient and accessible even if I am willing to pay for movies and TV shows. Good thing it's legal in my country.