I love my two door truck
Comment on American Kei Truck Situation is Amazing (Bladed Angel) [14:15]
artyom@piefed.social 1 week ago
It's a nice idea but:
- There's no more federal rebate
- No one wants 2-door trucks or SUVs anymore. That's why they stopped making them.
I like it, but it won't work.
froggycar360@slrpnk.net 1 week ago
artyom@piefed.social 1 week ago
Cool. Lots of people do. Just not enough to build an entire company on.
TehBamski@lemmy.world 1 week ago
- There’s no more federal rebate
This is true of the current US administration. But keep in mind that there have been and there still are many states, electric utility companies that offer rebates and tax credits.
- No one wants 2-door trucks or SUVs anymore. That’s why they stopped making them.
According to whom?
goodcarbadcar.net/2025-u-s-suv-sales-figures-by-m…
2025 Best Selling SUVs In the United States (All Models Ranked)
“The SUV car segment in the US has been growing steadily over the last few years. In 2021, SUVs accounted for 46% of new vehicle sales in the US, up from 38% in 2016. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the growth of the SUV segment. One factor is the rising cost of fuel. As fuel prices have increased, consumers have become more interested in vehicles that get better gas mileage. SUVs tend to get lower gas mileage than passenger cars, but they are also more spacious and versatile. Another factor that has contributed to the growth of the SUV segment is the growing popularity of active lifestyles. Many consumers are now looking for vehicles that can accommodate their outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, and biking. SUVs are better suited for these activities than passenger cars.”
Like mentioned in the video, CAFE Standards plays a big part in this story.
…umich.edu/…/cafe-standards-could-mean-bigger-car…
CAFE Standards Could Mean Bigger Cars, Not Smaller Ones (12/09/2011)
“At issue was this: Some companies offer full model lines, from cars to large SUVs and pickups, but some don’t. How could there be a overreaching fuel-economy standard that penalized companies like Ford and GM, while carmakers that sold only smaller cars effortlessly abided by the rules? So the concept of vehicle footprint was added. Models that ran large, crossing specific length-by-width thresholds‚ would have less ambitious fuel-economy targets. While the Obama administration has pushed for more aggressive CAFE numbers, the amended regulations retain the footprint-based leniency towards bigger cars and light trucks.
The result is a loophole, allowing the entire auto industry to sidestep some of the more painful efficiency requirements by inflating vehicle footprints. And historically, drivers almost always lean toward larger vehicles.”
CAFE Standards isn’t the only reason for the drop in light/2-door trucks. But it addes to the reason they’re hard to come by in 2025.
artyom@piefed.social 1 week ago
What do you mean "according to whom"? I just told you in the comment you replied to. According to the market.
dan1101@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Maybe the majority don’t want a 2 door truck but I and plenty of others do. All the interest in the Slate truck shows that.
artyom@piefed.social 1 week ago
No they don't. Interest =/= sales.
Steve@startrek.website 1 week ago
Pool cleaners do
artyom@piefed.social 1 week ago
huh?