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How Does Autobesity Affect Our Cities and Road Safety?

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CGTN Europe

10,775 Views • Aug 18, 2025

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Barbara Stoll, Founder and Director of Clean Cities at Transport and Environment discusses the trend of autobesity, referring to the global rise in sales of large, heavy, and powerful SUVs. This trend has led to an increase in fuel consumption, road accidents, and congestion in urban areas. Cities like Paris are implementing measures such as higher parking fees for SUVs and investing in public transport and active mobility infrastructure to discourage the use of these vehicles.