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flyinghamster
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throwaway85825
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The auto industry is just responding to incentives, the EPA makes it way easier to hit emissions targets the larger the vehicle.
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OkayPhysicist
15 hours ago
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Those incentives went the way of the dodo last year. The fine for violating it is $0
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throwaway85825
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It takes 6 years to develop a vehicle. You cant rely on it being 0$ forever, the laws/regulations didn't change.
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People are brainwashed into thinking a pickup truck is the only practical car even though it's the opposite. It's not just EPA regulations, it's what people want.
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