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The reckless policies that helped fill our streets with ridiculously large cars

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Dangerous, polluting SUVs and pickup trucks took over America. Lawmakers are partly to blame.

The reckless policies that helped fill our streets with ridiculously large cars

For half a century, a litany of federal policies has favored large SUVs and trucks, pushing automakers and American buyers toward larger models. Instead of counteracting car bloat through regulation, policymakers have subtly encouraged it. That has been a boon for car companies, but a disaster for everyone else.

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