David Zipper

David Zipper, a senior fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative and an expert in urban planning, discusses the alarming trend of 'car bloat' in North America. He explains how SUVs and pickup trucks dominate new car sales, raising safety concerns for pedestrians and other drivers. Zipper highlights the fiscal burden of larger vehicles and contrasts them with Japan's efficient K cars. The conversation sheds light on the emotional and financial implications behind consumer preferences, as well as potential solutions to tackle this growing problem.