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SUVs emit more climate damaging gas than older cars do, study finds (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The increasing popularity of ultra-heavy SUVs in England means a conventional-engined car bought in 2013 will, on average, have lower carbon emissions than one bought new today, new research has found.

The study by the climate campaign group Possible said there was a strong correlation between income and owning a large SUV, which meant there was a sound argument for “polluter pays” taxes for vehicle emissions based on size.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

I own a jeep Unlimited.. And, I don't get why people give a crap about whether they are using petrol. I'd happily switch to a battery 4wd if one was released which was affordable and had sufficient battery. Maybe something like an electric Jimny would be awesome

The only real reason I have a 4wd is because I do a lot of hiking in my free time (and I got this cheap as it was 10 years old). If I wasn't hiking though, I'd move back to my Toyota Echo Hatchback. That thing was SO easy to park, cheap to drive, and so reliable and safe.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

Why we walking that you requiring a Jeep to get around? Pretty much everywhere has car parks. Even in the Scottish Highlands.