The fact that modern cars have a shit ton of state overhead doesn’t mean we should give up on personal transportation. It means we should take the state out of the car.

I use public transportation when it matches my schedule and other needs. But I really like being able to go where I want when I want, alone or with a few others.

Personally, I’m hoping that hydrogen based fuels eventually win out for portable, mobile energy needs. Not holding my breath though. Government sponsored research and subsidies in this area always loses out to solar and wind and any other solution that helps bind people to a centrally controlled grid.