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this post was submitted on 08 May 2024
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Now imagine what the fuel economy would be without the monstrous height and weight.
It is glorious.
You miss my meaning. I'm not arguing that taller vehicles like a suburban are equivalent to a Nissan leaf.
That's because I think you're missing what's relevant. Comparing it to fuel efficiency from the 70s is not the right metric. It's meaningless.
You're the one that mentioned now and what used to be.
Height. And I did not say the 60s or 70s either. I really don't see this being productive anymore. (Well never was.)