gas guzzling cars and the fiat system thesis:

the big part of the problem comes from the fiat system itself. It makes it way too easy for people to finance big, gas-guzzling vehicles they don’t really need. With easy credit and long payment plans, those expensive trucks and SUVs suddenly feel affordable.

On top of that, younger people are constantly influenced by ads and social pressure that make these vehicles seem cool or necessary. In the end, more people buying them means more fuel consumption, which can drive gas prices up. So it’s not just about personal choices, the system is set up in a way that pushes people in that direction.