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[–] 15 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I don't remember where I saw it, but trucks are getting bigger due to some weird emissions loophole where larger vehicles can just be less efficient.

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  • Yep, emissions regulations are based entirely on wheelbase. If you have a truck which has the same wheelbase as a car then it is held to the same emissions standards as a car. The larger the wheelbase is the more lax the emissions standards are. This and the chicken tax are why the US doesn't have small trucks anymore.

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