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Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by alliao on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @04:27PM (#40516624)
can't get anything for free these days.. an emphasis on efficiency seems to drive up efficiency to the point where they're disposable after 5yrs
Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by wing-_-nuts on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @05:10PM (#40517065)
Au contrare, the toyota hybrids are some of the most reliable vehicles on the road. Don't blame fuel efficiency for a lazy design from an automaker.
Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by alliao on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @09:46PM (#40519276)
I agree, never entered my mind the Toyota Hybrids. Are they popular in Europe? Somehow when I read this article I'm reminded of high pressure direct fuel injection and biodegradable/sustainable/recycled material... things that just don't last. Toyota tried to get around the carbon build up caused by high pressure direct fuel by having 2 sets of fuel injectors so the older style can clean the new style.. but now you have 2 sets of injectors that can fail instead of 1
Re:The Rise of the Disposable Car by lttlrck on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @05:03PM (#40516995)
Save the environment with one hand and punch it in the face with the other.