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Heaviest ever SUVs massively undermine climate benefits of other vehicle improvements, says new GFEI report
(www.globalfueleconomy.org)
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this post was submitted on 24 Nov 2023
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Because the structure the government set in place prioritizes the biggest heaviest vehicles over smaller cars that are more fuel efficient in absolute terms, but are disqualified due to not meeting the exponential curve of MPG per lbs that make up the limits.