It’ll shock nobody to hear that cars are getting bigger every year. Love or hate the trend, a new study says that the extra size comes with some gnarly consequences. Researchers claim that if today’s growth trajectory continues through 2040, cities could lose parking spaces, vulnerable road users could face greater risks, and drivers could ultimately pay more to keep their vehicles moving.
The bigger question is whether policymakers will actually try to put the brakes on car growth before consumers do.
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