@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years agoThe 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.comexternal-linkmessage-square146fedilinkarrow-up11.02Karrow-down127
arrow-up1989arrow-down1external-linkThe 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@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years agomessage-square146fedilink
minus-square@Gigan@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglish26•2 years agoYou can thank the EPA and their CAFE standards for that.