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arrow-up110arrow-down1external-linkHow the heck did we get here? Most best selling "cars" are now superzied pickups and SUVs.www.caranddriver.comSlippyCliff76@sh.itjust.works to Fuck Cars@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square7fedilinkfile-text
minus-squareRickRussell_CA@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoWithin the “truck” class of vehicles, EPA fuel efficiency standards are based on weight. It’s easier to build heavy trucks and SUVs that meet those standards, than light trucks. Effectively, the US government legislated heavier trucks and SUVs. Video that explains it.
Within the “truck” class of vehicles, EPA fuel efficiency standards are based on weight. It’s easier to build heavy trucks and SUVs that meet those standards, than light trucks.
Effectively, the US government legislated heavier trucks and SUVs.
Video that explains it.