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[history @ShameSuv]

@Smirkley The Jutes and Angles came from modern Denmark, virtually indistinguishable genetically to later Danish, Scandinavian settlers.

[history @ShameSuv]

@Rochdale_Cowboy @but_cyclists Funny how real world studies contradict NCAPs ratings, which consistently show SUVs are more likely to injury and kill than smaller vehicles. Think about it, SUV will clearly generate more force than Fiat 500 hitting something at the same speed given its weight......

[history @ShameSuv]

@Rochdale_Cowboy @but_cyclists EVs still pollute. They are cleaner than ICEs over a vehicles lifetime. But you still have a large embedded environmental cost in their production brake and tyre dust whilst driving.

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

Finally, the Biden administration is taking a stand against car bloat.

@NHTSAgov has proposed banning SUV & pickup hood designs that are especially likely to cause head injuries.

In @FastCompany, I explained why this could be a watershed moment. 🧵

https://t.co/q6371sIfzh

[TaraBull @TaraBull]

Does anyone know this man?

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

America has a killer-car problem. Its roads are nearly twice as dangerous as the rich-world average. It doesn’t have to be that way https://t.co/lpSdpz6YSV

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

The Economist just published a deeply-researched story about car bloat, and it's very, very damning:

"For every life that the heaviest 1% of SUVs and trucks save, there are more than a dozen lives lost in other vehicles."

Well worth your time: https://t.co/eHalcNkiBX

[Henk Swarttouw @copenhenken]

Cars are getting bigger, making the roads less safe for people to walk or ride their a #bicycle.

After @EuCyclistsFed and others raised the alarm, EU Commission is now going to deal with imports of large American pick-up trucks https://t.co/qSDtGixpm9

[Kylie 🚲 @netwench]

The CPS spokesperson who said "there is nothing to suggest the driver could have done anything to predict or prevent this tragedy" is wrong.

The driver could have chosen a less heavy, dangerous car without a high-fronted hood.
She chose a killing weapon.

https://t.co/xEvhqdSYvK

[🚘 @motorisms]

Don't ever let them stop you from driving anywhere you want!

[Tony Brett (he/him) @tonybrett]

How many SUVs do you reckon you'd get in that space with about 30 bikes? People spending money in lots of places too. I just did £25 in @blackwelloxford. Thank you @OxfordshireCC under @AndrewGant3 for freeing this beautiful street from car danger, congestion and fumes.

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

A 5 yr Belgian study showed the BIG impact of increasing vehicle weight on road deaths & injuries. When a person on a bike or walking is hit by a pick-up, the risk of serious injury increases by 90% compared to a car. The risk of death goes up by 200%.
https://t.co/1q7zo4fBLK

[Strategic Cities @StrategicCities]

One of these vehicles is illegal in Australia due to ‘safety concerns’…

[Bob From Accounts 🚲 @BobFromAccounts]

if only @LandRover took their responsibility to the climate as seriously @Wankpanzer
https://t.co/c9Uz4CGEFl

[The Guardian @guardian]

Vehicle damage claims in Wales fall 20% since speed limit cut to 20mph, says insurer https://t.co/cFTGJQ4mv3

[International Energy Agency @IEA]

SUVs are setting new sales records each year — & so are their emissions

If SUVs were a country, they would be the world’s 5th largest emitter of CO2

Read more in our new commentary on what this means for efforts to reach energy & climate goals ➡️ https://t.co/zLykCVJhXj

[Matthew Fraser 🇪🇺 @frasermatthew]

Paris has tripled parking rates for SUVs. Parking 6 hours will costs 225 euros instead of the current 75 euros. The new rates, which come into effect on Oct. 1, apply in the central arrondissements I to XI. https://t.co/qSLytoRbsY