I’ll note that 2.5°C of warming by 2100 is a significant improvement over the trajectory we were on a decade ago, even if still far from where we need to be

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    8 months ago

    Now imagine what the fuel economy would be without the monstrous height and weight.

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      8 months ago

      You miss my meaning. I’m not arguing that taller vehicles like a suburban are equivalent to a Nissan leaf.

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        8 months ago

        That’s because I think you’re missing what’s relevant. Comparing it to fuel efficiency from the 70s is not the right metric. It’s meaningless.

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            8 months ago

            Height. And I did not say the 60s or 70s either. I really don’t see this being productive anymore. (Well never was.)