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The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier. (english.elpais.com)
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[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago (8 children)

World or US?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I imagine the world, many new cars sold in europe are also suv's

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

In Ireland, can confirm. Two cars can barely get down many roads here and when ones an suv the driver looks at me in my 99 honda like I'm the problem

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

They've taken over estate cars and MPV's/people carriers in the UK 😩

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

The last OEM I worked for in the UK had 2/3 of their vehicle sales volume being SUVs 😐

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