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Why are Hummers bad for the enviroment?

People always tell me that Hummers are bad for the enviroment, but what do they do specifically that's bad for the enviroment. Statistic and proof are helpful also.

*writing a paper about Hummers*

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  • 1 decade ago
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    They are big vehicles therefore they have big motors just like my tahoe or any other cars i have . my cars will run over your hybrids :) i have my hot rod and my truck thats getting big block 454 soon :)

    Source(s): Myself
  • 1 decade ago

    All automobiles belch twice their own weight in CO2 for each year on average. So using a 6000 pound vehicle to taxi around one or two people is a waste.

    That is if you already believe CO2 is harmful. That is a different debate.

  • 1 decade ago

    Bad gas mileage and worst for emissions. Gas mileage is around 8 miles to the gallon. Might as well be driving a big rig.

  • Kenny
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It's a vehicle that get low mpg and is an unnecessary design that will never be use or capable of doing(off-road).

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Pollution like most big trucks.The newer models produce less pollution now.

  • 1 decade ago

    they are just as bad as a cadillac escalade or a chevy suburban or any full side chevy truck idk if this answers your question but maybe just bc its a big car?

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