The average size of private cars is increasing which adds extra danger, inefficiencies, and strains on infrastructure. SUVs and utes / trucks are adding more pollution and emissions. Many journeys made by large private vehicles could be achieved with much smaller options.
America is Exporting One of Its Worst Characteristics. It Has to Do With Cars.
The rise of the urban light truck: what to do about it? - Greater Auckland
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2021/06/02/the-rise-of-the-urban-light-truck-what-to-do-about-it/
Vehicle hoods are now four inches taller and 22 percent more deadly for pedestrians
Half of new cars too wide for on-street parking, says new research
https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/165062/half-new-cars-too-wide-on-street-parking/
The case to ban SUVs | Genesis NZ
Analysis | The real reason trucks have taken over U.S. roadways
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/07/trucks-outnumber-cars/
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