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The downside of heavy electric overpowered trucks and SUVs

An interesting article from the Atlantic.

January 4, 2023
Electric Vehicles Are Bringing Out the Worst in Us
The downside of heavy, overpowered trucks and SUVs
By David Zipper
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/01/electric-vehicles-suv-battery-climate-safety/672576/?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Reaffirms some of my own observations and concerns.

One of the hotlinks in the above article leads to a possible solution.

Norway Became an EV Paradise, Now It's Imposing a Weight Tax and Bringing Back the VAT
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/norway-became-an-ev-paradise-now-it-s-imposing-a-weight-tax-and-bringing-back-the-vat-200685.html#:~:text=EV%20owners%20will%20also%20ha ve,powered%20cars%20(including%20hybrids)
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It will apply after the first 500 kg (1,102 lb)
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