"In the case of JPods, transport requires 200 watt-hours to move a pallet of cargo or 4 people a mile. "

My electric bike will take me a mile for 15 watts (without peddling) and go pretty much anywhere I want it to go. You can electrify a bike for as little as $400.

I'm sorry. Your obvious point will be ignored by BillJames as it does not support what he's a pimp'n.

(and 15 watts for a mile? Damn, that is better than any of my elecro-bikes)