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In Japan, there is tax benefits if your car fits certain dimensions. That’s why there are so many small boxy cars in Japan.
I don’t understand why this isn’t a thing anywhere else. It has so many benefits: Fuel economy, parking space, pedestrian safety, …
But no, “I can see better if I sit higher” is still the #1 killer argument for these urban tanks.
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It’s at least partially the American emission standards, which loosen the emissions requirements as the size of the vehicle grows.
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