![]() So why did that change? Mostly it had to do with the US automotive industry successfully lobbying to get pickup trucks and SUVs classified as “light trucks,” a category previously reserved for commercial vehicles, and one that made it possible to avoid regulations. It was a simpler time, when cars weighed less, held more, and had better visibility. It fit a seven-person family and the dog, plus everyone’s luggage, and became the iconic family road trip vehicle for decades. There was a time when the “big family car” in the US was a station wagon. As you can probably guess though, it has to do with money, namely profits for manufacturers. But what is a bit less well known is exactly why. It’s no secret that America has a love affair with massive vehicles, namely trucks and SUVs. And we need to talk about all of these massive electric trucks. ![]() If you saw a good friend of yours, someone that you loved, backsliding again into their destructive habits, you’d say something, right? I would. 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST (source: Chevrolet)
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