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The average American automobile now weighs over 2 tonnes and takes up almost 5 square meters of space. (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by destructdisc@lemmy.world to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

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[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (4 children)

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/average-car-weight.html

The average weight of passenger and commercial vehicles has varied over time. The pickup truck, which is America’s best-selling vehicle style, has bulked up considerably since the mid-1970s. As of 2024, the pickup truck has an average weight increase of 30% from 1975. Other vehicle styles, such as sedans and wagons, have slimmed down by 10%.

You know, eventually you’ll need to learn how to use a search provider on your own.

[–] grue@lemmy.world -1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

You know, eventually you’ll need to learn how to use a search provider on your own.

Watch it. The only reason your comment didn't get removed is that @Jiral found your link useful.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world -2 points 4 days ago

soft

[–] Jiral@lemmy.world 16 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Ah, ad hominem. Always nice.

Your quote does not answer my question, but the source you linked to actually did.

Average vehicle weight by year

2014: 4060 pounds

2024: 4419 pounds

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca -2 points 4 days ago

But those searches don't tell me what I want to hear!