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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. (english.elpais.com)
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[–] Number1SummerJam 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Even an older model SUV like a Honda CRV will take up a lot less space than its modern counterpart. Station wagons can be sexy too if that's your style.

[–] greenmarty 5 points 1 year ago

Don't let me start about my station wagon. I can get them back seats perfectly horizontal connecting the back space with middle and it makes comfy double bed. Not to mention that under the floor there are tons of storage spaces to keep all the tools and food or whatever out of the way.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Emissions make sense to me, but does conserving space actually matter?

[–] cosmo 3 points 1 year ago

In cities it does. Here where I live there's being made a point of existing parking spaces being too narrow for modern cars. They are so much wider these days.