▲ 1685 ▼ 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) submitted 2 years ago by boem@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 371 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] ironeagl@sh.itjust.works -3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Not all cars are bought with loans though. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] eskimofry@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (2 children) Then those data points will have 0 for their loan years and it should bring dowm your average years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] frezik@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago Are those data points even included in the set? permalink fedilink source parent [–] ironeagl@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago The opposite is also possible: those bought with loans are probably bought new, and would be expected to be held onto for longer. Older cars are cheaper and are probably bought more with cash. They probably also kick the bucket / are re-sold more quickly. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] eskimofry@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (2 children) Then those data points will have 0 for their loan years and it should bring dowm your average years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] frezik@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago Are those data points even included in the set? permalink fedilink source parent [–] ironeagl@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago The opposite is also possible: those bought with loans are probably bought new, and would be expected to be held onto for longer. Older cars are cheaper and are probably bought more with cash. They probably also kick the bucket / are re-sold more quickly. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] frezik@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago Are those data points even included in the set? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ironeagl@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago The opposite is also possible: those bought with loans are probably bought new, and would be expected to be held onto for longer. Older cars are cheaper and are probably bought more with cash. They probably also kick the bucket / are re-sold more quickly. permalink fedilink source parent