• Telodzrum@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    That’s vehicles classified as “light duty” — pickup trucks.

    All other vehicle classes are down in curb weight over that same period.

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      6 hours ago

      Yeah, show us the average numbers for all vehicles used for private personal transport then.

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        5 hours ago

        https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/average-car-weight.html

        The average weight of passenger and commercial vehicles has varied over time. The pickup truck, which is America’s best-selling vehicle style, has bulked up considerably since the mid-1970s. As of 2024, the pickup truck has an average weight increase of 30% from 1975. Other vehicle styles, such as sedans and wagons, have slimmed down by 10%.

        You know, eventually you’ll need to learn how to use a search provider on your own.

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          You know, eventually you’ll need to learn how to use a search provider on your own.

          Watch it. The only reason your comment didn’t get removed is that @Jiral found your link useful.

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          Ah, ad hominem. Always nice.

          Your quote does not answer my question, but the source you linked to actually did.

          Average vehicle weight by year

          2014: 4060 pounds

          2024: 4419 pounds