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I think it’s a little simpler than that. Cars are made for people who buy cars, not want or use cars. It could be 28%, or 60%, or whatever. But people who buy
by an_opabinia 6y ago
I think it’s a little simpler than that.
Cars are made for people who buy cars, not want or use cars.
It could be 28%, or 60%, or whatever. But people who buy cars buy pickup trucks and not small EVs. What more is there to it? If you want to find out why, ask them, or convince people interested in small EVs to you know, actually buy some.
- bumby 6y agoMaybe I’m misunderstanding your point, but I don’t think this take is particularly useful. The GP comment was about the toxic nature of car culture. The parent comment implies this culture is rooted in demographics and geography. If one believes this is a problem to be fixed, those causes need to be understood. As a professor once told me, “For every problem there is a solution that is simple, easy, and still wrong.” I don’t think saying “cars are made for people who buy cars” is helpful unless you are willing to elaborate on why they want those cars. If you don’t think the geography is a main driver, this forum is a good place to discuss counter-examples
- imtringued 6y agoAren't large cars status symbols in the USA? Gas is cheap so you buy the biggest and baddest car on the market as a sign of social standing.
- bumby 6y agoIn some areas, sure. In others, driving an EV or hybrid provides social status. To the larger point, the US is huge and diverse. Understanding the differences and the reasons behind them is important. It’s hard to make those kind of blanket generalizations for the entire country
- HeyLaughingBoy 6y agoNot really. Most people who buy large vehicles just like large vehicles. It really is that simple. They may have all kinds of justifications when pressed, but with few exceptions, it's simply a preference.