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U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Up 77% Since 2009 & The Auto Industry Knew It Would Happen (open.substack.com)
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[–] 7 points 10 months ago (1 child)

It's at least partially the American emission standards, which loosen the emissions requirements as the size of the vehicle grows.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    I’m not buying that. Sure, what you say is absolutely true but we’re talking pedestrian deaths. That’s more of the fault of the high steel wall at the front, and that is purely a style choice.

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