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.

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[+] 25 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
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  • 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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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    Blame the CAFE regulation's formula for minimum required mpg favoring bigger vehicles

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years 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

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