News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:For the first time in Europe, registrations for EVs overt... by globular-toast on Thursday November 26, 2020 @11:41AM (#25221440)
You'd be surprised. Most SUVs are really poorly designed and while they look big on the outside and maybe even have a large theoretical cabin capacity they are terrible at carrying cargo. I have witnessed someone fail to get an office chair into their Mercedes SUV that fit into a hatchback car. In addition, the loading height is higher, which makes them less practical.
Re:For the first time in Europe, registrations for EVs overt... by bluetomcat on Thursday November 26, 2020 @12:49PM (#25222101)
SUVs generally have tall cabins, but lack in horizontal boot space and depth. The floor plan of the car matters a lot. The main selling point of big estate cars (Volvo V90, E-Class T-Modell, Skoda Superb) is the rectangular shape of the boot, coupled with a flat floor with the seats down. The metal loading lip is also at the level of the floor, making access easy. Some also have additional storage compartments under the boot floor, and even specially designed extra-size fuel tanks.