- Since 2009, global SUV ownership has doubled and contributed more to global CO2 emissions than airlines, trucks or heavy industry.
- Even worse, the increase has been the leading contributor to the 46% increase in US pedestrian deaths to 6,227 (2018) since 2009.
- In response, several non-profits and politicians are pushing for SUV ownership restrictions and/or city bans.
- 40% of total global auto sales are SUVs.
- Mass adoption of electric SUVs won’t be very helpful since electric grids currently lack the recharge capacity.
