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Why American Automakers Love Supersized EVs
06 Jun 2023 | Abstracted from Heat Map
"...the bigger reason for the move was that Ford could replace its cars with the crossovers, SUVs, and trucks that Americans wanted and were increasingly willing to overpay for...
"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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