The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

@boem@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

@Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee · 1 year ago

In the worst case they don’t notice and lose control on the highway and die. I’m pretty sure that’s illegal. This is hardly different from suggesting to cut their brake lines.

@vxx@lemmy.world · edit-2 1 year ago

Wire cutters are also not illegal

@Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee · 1 year ago

Neither are hammers but hitting someone in the head with one is.

@vxx@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

I didn’t think my comment needed am explanation, but thanks for providing one.

The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

Which pollutes more: a new SUV or a 10-year-old conventional vehicle?