The fuel crisis and Australians’ love affair with petrol guzzling monster cars
Now that the government is spruiking BIG car owners to "unloading excess weight" and do their 'little bit' because of dwindling reserves, we are looking back on last year 's headlines to unravel how we got here.:
" Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
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* Big cars are increasing Australia’s emission and fuel bills – but what are the alternatives for families?
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* ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars
... show moreThe fuel crisis and Australians’ love affair with petrol guzzling monster cars
Now that the government is spruiking BIG car owners to "unloading excess weight" and do their 'little bit' because of dwindling reserves, we are looking back on last year 's headlines to unravel how we got here.:
" Australians are obsessed with SUVs and huge utes, but experts say they are making our roads deadlier
theguardian.com/australia-news…
* Big cars are increasing Australia’s emission and fuel bills – but what are the alternatives for families?
theguardian.com/australia-news…
* ‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars
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* Road hogs: what is Australia’s love of big cars costing us all?
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* The cars eating Australia: should we be trying to reverse our attraction to SUVs and utes?
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** The Government launches $20 million fuel saving campaign: "Every little bit helps" Along with asking the public to consider using their car less, the ads promote tips to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, such as "driving smoothly" and "unloading excess weight". >>
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Image: Australia loves huge SUVs and trucks. First Dog on the Moon
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SUVs are now Australia’s most popular new car to buy. But while owners enjoy tax benefits and more powerful engines, society is paying in ways big and small
Elias Visontay (the Guardian)