Over the years these cars have gotten bigger and so has their cost to the climate, as carbon dioxide emissions “are almost directly proportional to fuel use” for gas-powered cars.
Since then, he has owned several pure-electric cars, and currently owns both a Genesis GV60 electric SUV and a Tesla Model 3.
Meanwhile, smaller vehicles, or sedans, have lost a lot of ground in the U.S. market over the past decade.
But even the most efficient SUVs will be less efficient than sedans because SUVs weigh so much more.
See more about AP’s climate initiative here.
Persons:
it's, George Parrott, ”, Parrott, Eric Frehsée, Loren McDonald, ” McDonald, John
Organizations:
Global, Initiative, International Energy Agency, Transportation, Toyota, Tesla, EV, U.S, Tamaroff, Chevrolet Tahoe, Toyota Sequoia, Nissan, Honda, U.S . Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, National, Traffic Safety Administration, AP
Locations:
West Sacramento , California, Sacramento, U.S, Edmunds, Michigan, Press