08-17-2022, 08:13 PM
An airline carbon tax that subsidizes AmTrak would be a good idea. It would either improve rail, or foster electric airplane development. Long haul electric planes are a LONG way from reality, but they're practical for short regional flights now. Flights like Pittsburgh to Philly, Spokane to Seattle.
Real Engineering did a good episode on this topic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNvzZfsC13o
Real Engineering did a good episode on this topic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNvzZfsC13o