Comment on American automakers are losing the race to make more fuel-efficient vehicles
helenslunch@feddit.nl 9 months agoNothing 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.
Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 9 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.
helenslunch@feddit.nl 9 months ago
Because they have 4 doors. That’s not part of any CAFE standard.
Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 9 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.
helenslunch@feddit.nl 9 months ago
It doesn’t have to be shorter