#suvs

#suvs

There is no doubt they are very popular but is a city any place for a sport utility vehicle (SUV)? The vehicles tend to be heavier, larger and more polluting than other cars, and researchers say they are more dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists. According to the campaign group Clean Cities, the number of SUVs has increased tenfold in London in 20 years from about 80,000 SUVs in 2002 to 800,000 SUVs in 2023.

Higher fronts on cars significantly increase the death rate when pedestrians are struck, especially for children, posing a clear threat to public safety.

The automotive industry accounts for nearly 5% of annual GDP, reflecting its vital role in the U.S. economy, with new vehicle sales showing a bright future.

“Autobesity is on the increase and it's time to switch off the ignition on supersized SUVs and their hefty first cousins, crossover utility vehicles.”