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An idling gas engine may be annoyingly loud, but that's the price you pay for having WAY less torque available at a standstill.

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[–] ours 12 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Some trains. In most of Europe, trains are electric and get their power from overhead lines (same for trams and even some buses).

On the other hand, many large ships are diesel-electric. And those gigantic mining haulers as well.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

some buses

Trolleybus: when you need a cheap moustache ride.

[–] ours 3 points 6 months ago

There are some much nicer more modern ones for those not into the post-Soviet-Republic esthetic. The super-long articulated trolley buses are fun.

[–] thisorthatorwhatever 2 points 6 months ago

[–] someacnt_ 1 points 6 months ago

I think this should be the future