Americans are driving more in less-efficient vehicles…
“Americans are driving more in less-efficient vehicles. Sales of sports utility vehicles and pickup trucks have been amazingly strong considering the recession, and low pump prices are keeping people on the roads”
About This Quote
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A surge in sales of large, fuel‑inefficient vehicles persists despite economic downturn and low fuel prices, worsening emissions.
In simple terms: People keep buying big trucks even when fuel is cheap, harming climate.
Key Takeaway
Consider smaller, efficient cars.
Themes
Climate
Economy
Consumer behavior
Transportation
Environment
Mood
statement
observation
Type
Climate change:1
Considering:0
Driving:0
Efficient:0
Has beens:0
Lows:0
People:0
Pickup trucks:0
Pickups:0
Pumps:0
Recessions:0
Sports:0
Strong:0
Truck:0
Utility:0
Vehicle:0
Efficient Vehicles:0
Americans Driving:0
Driving Efficient:0
Utility Vehicles:0
Vehicles Sales:0
When to use this quote
- Higher sales of trucks increase pollution despite low gas prices.
Key Concepts
Carbon emissions
Fuel efficiency
Market demand
Economic recession
Policy impact
Questions to Reflect On
- concerned
- reflective
A Different Perspective
How do personal vehicle choices affect climate?;What policies could curb inefficient vehicle demand?