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minus-squareRcklsabndn@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·9 hours agoAgreed, wasn’t it a ‘work truck’ heavy vehicle tax break after the fuel crisis in the 70s that created these monstrosities? (Please correct me if I’m wrong, I’m late for work.)
minus-squaregwl@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·4 hours agoNo, you’re entirely correct (though it was one of many factors, that being the largest)
minus-squarelepinkainen@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·9 hours agoAFAIK yes, that’s the loophole. If a vehicle is heavy enough then the law assumes it must be for “work” and thus some pollution laws don’t apply. Car manufacturers noticed this and thus the massive “Sports” “Utility” Vehicle was born.
Agreed, wasn’t it a ‘work truck’ heavy vehicle tax break after the fuel crisis in the 70s that created these monstrosities?
(Please correct me if I’m wrong, I’m late for work.)
No, you’re entirely correct (though it was one of many factors, that being the largest)
AFAIK yes, that’s the loophole. If a vehicle is heavy enough then the law assumes it must be for “work” and thus some pollution laws don’t apply.
Car manufacturers noticed this and thus the massive “Sports” “Utility” Vehicle was born.