Obesity Of Cars: The New Challenge Of The Industry

19 Nov 2022 | Abstracted from Motor One

"...latest data compiled by JATO shows a 21 percent increase in the average weight of cars sold in Europe between 2001 and 2022...In the United States, where vehicles are larger, their weight has increased from 3,777 lbs (1,713 kg) in 2001 to 4,206 lbs (1,908 kg) today.

"While the obesity problem with cars isn't just about batteries, the boom in electric vehicles has significantly increased the average weight of cars."

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