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Autobesity

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Autobesity, also known as car bloat, is the contemporary trend of cars increasing in average size and weight. The phenomenon has been observed in the around the world including USA and UK. Debate focuses in particular on SUVs and pickup trucks.

This has negative consequences for air quality[1] (because heavier vehicles release more tyre particles) and road safety[2] (because heavier vehicles have greater kinetic energy).

Government actions to counter autobesity

From 2024 Paris charges greater parking fees for SUVs.[3]

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References

  1. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/08/autobesity-on-course-to-worsen-air-pollution-caused-by-motoring
  2. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN7mSXMruEo
  3. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/11/paris-charge-suv-drivers-higher-parking-fees-tackle-auto-besity
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