Comment on American automakers are losing the race to make more fuel-efficient vehicles

• helenslunch@feddit.nl ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Nothing as small as was common in the 90’s.

  Sure we do. Ever seen a Smart car? A Mini? Honda Fit? Chevy Spark? Mazda 2? etc.

  Regulatory standards and manufacturer preference - not consumer demand - is forcing vehicles to be larger.

  It’s all of the above.

  What regulatory standards are preventing more manufacturers from selling sedans and hatchbacks?

  You can’t even get an S10 or Ranger sized pickup anymore.

  Sure you can. Look up Ford Maverick.

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  • Rivalarrival@lemmy.today ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Maverick is 7 inches longer, 4 inches wider, and 5 inches taller than a 1990’s Ranger.

    CAFE standards favor the larger footprint.

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    • helenslunch@feddit.nl ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Despite that, the Ranger’s bed is 20 inches longer than the Maverick’s.

      Because they have 4 doors. That’s not part of any CAFE standard.

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      • Rivalarrival@lemmy.today ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        The reason they don’t make a 2-door version is because the shorter length of a 2-door would tighten the CAFE standards, and it would not be able to comply.

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