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Just get a smaller car, pal! (lemmy.wtf)
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[โ€“] Olhonestjim 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Let fuel prices rise to a realistic level. Make them primarily business vehicles. Push for heavy duty hybrids and full electrics. Fines and annual fees for fuel system mods which decrease fuel mileage.

Mind you, I doubt these would go down well. I am not your normal truck guy, at all.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

yeah, another option in the case of gas would apparently be EPA regulations, because they're terrible, apparently.