Comment on The average car purchased in 2023 emits higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) than its 2013 equivalent. This is due to the large proportion of SUVs in the mix, which tend to be bigger and heavier.

• eskimofry@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Then those data points will have 0 for their loan years and it should bring dowm your average years.

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  • frezik@midwest.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Are those data points even included in the set?

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  • ironeagl@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    The opposite is also possible: those bought with loans are probably bought new, and would be expected to be held onto for longer. Older cars are cheaper and are probably bought more with cash. They probably also kick the bucket / are re-sold more quickly.

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