Christoph Graf
The War on Cars“There are no dirt paths , no mountain roads … SUVs are absolutely useless in Paris. Worse, they are dangerous, cumbersome and use too many resources to manufacture."
Chip Unicorn@TheWarOnCars What happens if a mountain taller than the Alps suddenly forms in the fifth arrondissement?
Justin@TheWarOnCars I love that they're arguing that they're critical for larger families. Like, station wagons exist. You don't need ground clearance. Buy a e63 amg wagon if you need to flaunt your vanity that badly.
@TheWarOnCars wasn't there a study done that road wear from cars increases to the 4th power based on weight? Would love to see taxes on larger vehicles based on that. It would kill the Hummer EV overnight.
Giliell@TheWarOnCars I have a very simple and low cost idea for making SUVs unattractive : Make them put those pretty yellow "dead angle" stickers on all sides like the lorries they resemble. Let's see how that makes them look.
BeeCycling has moved@TheWarOnCars In my day we kids were packed three or four to a back seat and we were grateful even for that! SUV? Luxury! 😁
Good for Paris. SUVs are a menace in every way. Wish my city would do the same.
Lee 🌏@TheWarOnCars
"Electric vehicles... are expected to escape the increased fees"
I would hope this is just temporary. Apart from the tailpipe emissions, electric SUVs pose most of the same problems that ICE SUVs do.
"Electric vehicles... are expected to escape the increased fees"
I would hope this is just temporary. Apart from the tailpipe emissions, electric SUVs pose most of the same problems that ICE SUVs do.
Frank Bennett 🇯🇵@TheWarOnCars I've never seen one of them with a dent or a scratch.
Dizzy@fgbjr @TheWarOnCars Some on the squeaky clean ones even have a "snorkel" for driving through rivers. Lol
@BubblegumYeti @TheWarOnCars So much cooler than old-timey racing stripes.
@fgbjr @TheWarOnCars Nothing else comes close to saying "I am adventurous" than a snorkel on your car :)
@BubblegumYeti @TheWarOnCars OTOH if I was a member of exclusive clubs and stuff, I'd probably be equally keen to assure that the apocalypse wouldn't make me late for any appointments. Besides, it's a clear signal to Noah that he'd damn sure better let me on to that boat of his.
@TheWarOnCars Indeed, parking prices don't need to be changed, they should just be banned from cities.
Arindam BasuGood move.
Jason Robinson 🐍 🍻 🚴@[email protected] Well done Paris 👏
Jon Sparks@TheWarOnCars And while we're at it, can we keep them off dirt paths too, unless they have a compelling reason to be there?
eviloatmeal, resident Death Stranding 2 apologist (arch, btw)@TheWarOnCars Someone said to me the other day "please ride your bike on the sidewalk, my truck is too big to fit on the street next to you."
@TheWarOnCars And yes, for the record, that is the loudest and most incredulously I've ever shouted "not my problem!" as they drove away.