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Space/Science » in reply to re: Robert Zubrin is an aerospace engineer like me.

Hence my prediction.
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Full-sized cars can be made out of lighter materials to achieve better fuel economy. But you can use the same materials as usual (steel) and just make the car smaller. Cut the car down to 1/4 the size, make it 1.5-seats, one for a driver and a fold-down in the back that doubles as a cargo space, and you've got a lightweight, reliable vehicle, with low fuel consumption, made to automotive standards.

But I don't see it happening. I see people choosing not to drive. They'll move closer to where they work, and walk, ride their bike, or take the bus. Car culture will cease to exist. Spaghetti suburbs accessible only to people with cars will become worthless, abandoned, razed and then rebuilt with high-rises, factories, and grocery stores side-by-side. That's what I see happening.

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