Kei-class trucks and minivans from Japan are finding US buyers who want pickups that fit the urban environment. Some DMVs and safety regulators have other ideas.

  • henfredemars@infosec.pub
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    5 days ago

    My understanding is that the emission standards are based on the type of vehicle and footprint, which encourages building the largest possible vehicles. Advancements in efficiency have been more than eaten up for by the ballooning vehicle sizes. We have a severe obese car problem.