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SUV popularity means new car buyers get the same miles to the gallon on average as 20 years ago
SUV popularity has led to new car buyers achieving the same average miles per gallon as they did 20 years ago. The article highlights a stagnation in fuel efficiency gains due to shifting consumer preferences toward larger vehicles.
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