In the U.S., gas-powered cars have stopped making big efficiency gains. Some automakers’ offerings have gotten less efficient as they swap out sedans for SUVs.

  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works
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    6 months ago

    I absolutely detest SUVs (I hate how they drive, and the sheer size, as well as the efficiency issues mentioned here), and will do my damndest to avoid ever buying one, but it’s starting to feel like I’m simply being relegated to buying a used car.

    The average American consumer is frustratingly dumb :(

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    6 months ago

    Efficiency goes down as car manufacturing begins offering main battle tanks for the suburban mom that does it all

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    6 months ago

    while gains in efficiency have slowed, profits have made steady gains

    looking at things strictly from an environmental perspective misses an important part of the story