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The Stable Equilibrium of Carbon-Based Transportation Systems
The current transportation system, which relies on carbon-based internal combustion engines, represents a stable equilibrium, particularly in the short term. This stability means that the system naturally resists change due to negative feedback processes that reinforce the dominance of existing technology. Consequently, significant public policy interventions are required to disrupt this equilibrium and facilitate a transition to alternatives.
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