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<p>Kea Wilson is Senior Editor for Streetsblog USA. She has more than a dozen years experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She lives in St. Louis, MO. For tips, submissions, and general questions, reach out ther at <a href="mailto:kea@streetsblog.org">kea@streetsblog.org,</a> on X at <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogkea">@streetsblogkea,</a> or on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/keawilson.bsky.social">@keawilson.bsky.social.</a></p>


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SUV and Pickup Purchases Soar — But Who’s Buying?

<p>Charles Komanoff is a national expert on congestion pricing and traffic modeling, and is the former head of Transportation Alternatives. He is a longtime Streetsblog contributor. Reach him at <a href="mailto:komanoff@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">komanoff@gmail.com</a>.</p>


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Charles Komanoff

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KOMANOFF: Takeaways from America’s Diesel Pickup Pollution Disaster

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As Biden Campaigned on Green Cars, U.S. Truck Sales Soared

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COVID-19 Isn’t Dampening Enthusiasm for Labor Day Driving

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Watchdog to Audit Flawed U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Program

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American SUVs are Too Dangerous for UK Roads, UK Safety Experts Say

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Post-COVID Car Sales Are on the Rise — Especially Sales of Trucks and SUVs

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Five Reasons Why Trump’s Fuel Standards Rollback is Terrible

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The Secret Villains Behind Traffic Violence: Auto Lenders

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EV Hummer Bummer, Part II: Bad News For Emissions

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