Civil society calls on the EU to limit new car dimensions by 2035
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More than 30 civil society organisations have called on the European Commission to initiate work on a legislative proposal to set limits on the dimensions of new passenger cars by 2035 (particularly…

30 associations are proposing to the European Commission to impose a limit on the size of new cars, in particular the total width and bonnet.

A report connected with this request showed that the average bonnet height of newly-sold cars in Europe is increasing by 0.5 cm a year.

Many studies showed that bigger cars and higher bonnets are related to more collisions, and worse outcome for pedestrians and cyclists (and those in smaller cars), especially in regards to children

Those SUVs are kid crushers, they shouldn’ be on our roads

crossposed from: https://mastodon.uno/users/rivoluzioneurbanamobilita/statuses/114674420551539891

  • jnod4@lemmy.caEnglish
    7·
    23 hours ago

    The problem is height not necessarily length or width.

    I’d also add some limits on weight or a way to push manfucaturers to make lighter cars. Lethality increases with the mass of the vehicle as well. Average car is 400kg heavier than it was 8 years ago. All the extra mileage wasted on carrying leather couches just to be more lethal when we get into accidents

    • dtlm@feddit.orgEnglish
      1·
      12 hours ago

      Not only that. I would make emissions regulations universal instead of separated by car categories. I would only allow larger cars if you really have a need for them such as a large family or work, etc