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Australia’s love of big cars is undoing the benefits of the shift to EVs (www.abc.net.au)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/australia@aussie.zone
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Australians are driving bigger, heavier, dirtier cars and it's alarming both climate and road safety experts.

A decade ago, sedans and hatchbacks were the most popular cars in Australia. Today, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and American-style utes dominate new car sales and advertising.

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[–] 11 points 3 years ago (4 children)

Make a suitable alternative for the soccer mums. Most suvs never go outside the city these days

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    It's a symptom of the ride height war. When everyones giant arse car is blocking your view of oncoming traffic you either follow suit or literally risk death every time you pull out of your kids daycare.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

    Obvious solution: periscopes!

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