Ep 29: Congress set stricter fuel economy rules for cars than light trucks in 1975, and automakers responded by selling millions of SUVs instead.

Congress set stricter fuel economy rules for cars than light trucks in 1975, and automakers responded by selling millions of SUVs instead. Segment 1 — The Cold Open In the spring of 1983, Chrysler began advertising its new Dodge Caravan as a “garageable” alternative to the station wagon, built on a truck chassis that qualified for the lighter federal fuel standard. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.

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