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.

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I am sure car companies spend a ton of money lobbying politicians to never do this.

Fine whatever. I will start leaving notes in the bed of gas guzzling pickups that say "sorry about the micropenis you feel you need to compensate for"

that would be a great way to undermine your entire cause.

some people just prefer larger cars, and pivoting to some bizarre comment about their genitalia is an incredibly stupid way to go about dealing with the issue.

and pivoting to some bizarre comment about their genitalia is an incredibly stupid way to go about dealing with the issue.

I was just about to say the same thing to the person you were replying to.

Immature responses doesn't convince anyone of anything.

Oh woah is me. The small dick energy crowd won't be on my side. Oh woah is me woah is me.

Oh woah is me. The small dick energy crowd won’t be on my side. Oh woah is me woah is me.

I'm now hearing your comment in a 'Bill and Ted' type voice.

On a serious note, if you want to win people over to your cause, try not to insult them, but instead convince them.