Gas guzzlers, such as trucks and SUVs, have low fuel economy and produce high emissions. Governments encourage manufacturers to produce fuel-efficient cars and offer incentives to consumers. Some heavy-duty tasks require gas consumers, but many are designed for unnecessary purposes. Fuel-saving supporters hope to make small, efficient cars stylish and sought-after.
A gas guzzler is a car that has very low fuel economy, resulting in high gas mileage. As some people begin to worry about the long-term viability of oil supplies, gas consumers are a frequently discussed topic. Because gas guzzlers consume more fuel, they can also produce more emissions, which is undesirable, especially in many Western nations that have enacted emissions standards for environmental reasons.
Generally, a gas consumer is fuel inefficient simply because it is so heavy. A heavier vehicle requires more fuel to run, as does a vehicle designed for high performance, such as a sports car. Some gas guzzlers also have less than ideal fuel efficiency because their overall design isn’t very aerodynamic. Cars with weird bulges or awkward body structures will generate more drag, causing a demand for more power to keep the car going.
Some of the best known examples of gas guzzlers are trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Many older model cars are also very fuel intensive as they are heavy and have bodies that lack aerodynamic features. Sports cars can also be very gas guzzling, as their engines are designed to produce a large amount of raw power. A muscle car can also be a heavy gas guzzler, combining high performance demands with a very heavy body.
In some countries, national governments have taken steps to encourage car manufacturers to produce cars with better fuel economy. Consumers are also encouraged through incentive programs that offer discounts, or penalty programs such as a gas excise tax that increases the cost of cars with low efficiency. Many automakers have also been involved in experimental programs that play with other energy sources, with the ultimate goal of eliminating petroleum products from the process altogether.
There are some legitimate reasons to drive on a gas shot. Farmers, for example, need heavy duty trucks for various farming tasks and equipment handling. People who do a lot of heavy hauling, like contractors, also require large, heavy vehicles. However, many gas consumers are designed for a different market; SUVs, for example, are meant to appeal to young urban professionals, who probably don’t have an overwhelming need for these big, heavy, and sometimes dangerous vehicles. Some fuel-saving supporters hope to change the social status of small, fuel-efficient cars into stylish, sought-after items.
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