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theHRguy Dec 10

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Up 77% Since 2009 & The Auto Industry Knew It Would Happen

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U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Up 77% Since 2009 & The Auto Industry Knew It Would Happen - Lemmy.World

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Fell Dec 11

In Japan, there is tax benefits if your car fits certain dimensions. That’s why there are so many small boxy cars in Japan. I don’t understand why this isn’t a thing anywhere else. It has so many benefits: Fuel economy, parking space, pedestrian safety, …

But no, “I can see better if I sit higher” is still the #1 killer argument for these urban tanks.

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Jolteon Dec 12

It’s at least partially the American emission standards, which loosen the emissions requirements as the size of the vehicle grows.

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AA5B

I’m not buying that. Sure, what you say is absolutely true but we’re talking pedestrian deaths. That’s more of the fault of the high steel wall at the front, and that is purely a style choice.