https://www.resources.org/common-resources/how-much-do-regul...
Interestingly, the large trucks and SUVs seem to be partially the result of fuel efficiency regulations.
Interestingly, the large trucks and SUVs seem to be partially the result of fuel efficiency regulations.
Washington Post predicted this 12 years ago: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/post/cafe-lo...
Doubt they manage to close the loophole, it is too profitable.
I prefer sedans, but longer distance traveling is very nice in my wife's mid-sized SUV.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/small-cars-are-getting-huge-ar...
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/10/how-cafe-killed-co...
> Under CAFE, vehicles can be labeled “passenger cars” or “light trucks”, with the latter category required to meet less stringent standards for fuel economy and CO2 emissions. A decade ago, the Chrysler PT Cruiser was the most egregious example of this.
This plays some part in it. I am fairly tall, and have longer legs, and there are sedans that I simply cannot fit into because they do not have enough room for my legs. Nevermind a coupe of any kind.
I do have a pet theory that part of the problem with bad drivers, especially inattentive drivers is that they're far too comfortable in their cars. They sit in a big cushy drivers seat with gods-knows-how-many adjustment zones, in-seat heating, cooling..massage even. Driving becomes a time to relax rather than a time to concentrate.