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[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

They’re wider and longer because the EPA uses the area under the tires to determine fuel economy requirements.

[-] tomkatt@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

😲😳 That explains so much…

[-] henfredemars@infosec.pub 2 points 2 months ago

I wonder if dissolving the EPA would lead to smaller cars in a roundabout sort of way.

[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 1 points 2 months ago

*NHTSA, but yes.

[-] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

So... The car equivalent of adding those extra cucumber slices to the burger so it doesn't count as a confectionery item?

this post was submitted on 12 Dec 2024
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