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Re:The Reason Why Are Trucks Getting Bigger by triceratops on Thursday August 11, 2022 @11:53AM (#32427604)
> I think coming up with ways to get people to want smaller cars is the way to go

Make gas expensive and keep it that way, regardless of the political cost.

Massively increase insurance rates for bigger cars. Again, this would have to be done through laws.

Tax vehicles based on weight.

Effect a radical transformation in culture that changes what people value.

Which of these are most doable?

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Re:The Reason Why Are Trucks Getting Bigger by dont__panic on Thursday August 11, 2022 @12:57PM (#32428632)
Nationwide tax based on weight seems like the winner to me. You want a giant car that destroys roads just by driving on them? You'll have to shell out cash based on that impact.

You can always buy the smaller truck from OP's article if you truly just need to haul something.

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Re:The Reason Why Are Trucks Getting Bigger by alamortsubite on Thursday August 11, 2022 @10:00PM (#32433999)
Here's another excellent opportunity: make all fines for moving violations proportional to GVWR.
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