Why American Automakers Love Supersized EVs

06 Jun 2023 | Abstracted from Heat Map

"The supersizing of the American EV was unavoidable, since it stems from the confluence of a few factors.

"A 3,000-pound EV is better for the world than a 6,000-pound one: It uses less energy, it?s easier on our roads and highways, and it?s a lot less likely to kill a pedestrian or another driver in an accident."

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