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America Is Getting Lonelier and More Indoorsy. That's Not a Coincidence (www.theatlantic.com)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Number of Vehicles in use has increased by 20% since 2003. Number of vehicles in use has doubled since 1990. The vehicles are also getting larger and heavier. Light Commercial vehicle sales increase at 7% each year for year, relative to the total sales.

ie A typical family 30 years ago would have one medium sedan or wagon, now they have two trucks or SUVs.