Exclusive: UK climate campaign group Possible calls for ‘polluter pays’ tax based on vehicle size

The increasing popularity of ultra-heavy SUVs in England means a conventional-engined car bought in 2013 will, on average, have lower carbon emissions than one bought new today, new research has found.

The study by the climate campaign group Possible said there was a strong correlation between income and owning a large SUV, which meant there was a sound argument for “polluter pays” taxes for vehicle emissions based on size.

  • MDZA@feddit.ukEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    It’s a good point about the weight of EVs. I suppose it’s a question of whether the benefit of EVs are worth the extra wear on the roads.

    When comparing ICE cars though, it’s a pretty clear cut argument that SUVs are worse for everyone except the occupants.

    • Pasta4u@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      1 year ago

      Suv’s are not always worse.

      Equinox 26/31 Corvette is 16/25.

      Equinox can fit five adults plus room for luggage or other items in jt.

      He’ll the Chevy malibu is 27/35 amd is a Sedan. I rather the equinox