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Eco-vigilantes in France take on gas guzzlers, one tire at a time

Sounds like the SUV-loving citizens of France need TerraPass.
As reported by Wired: "A band of eco-vigilantes is taking a firm but gentle stand against fast-growing SUV sales in France and Europe, deflating the tires on gas guzzlers in a protest against conspicuous waste."
Why?
"We have to stigmatize SUVs by initiating a debate that will allow scientists and experts to publicly (declare) their hazards," said the spokesman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "We don't want SUVs to be seen as a sign of wealth, but something that is associated with an imbecile."

Sounds like the SUV-loving citizens of France need TerraPass.

As reported by Wired: “A band of eco-vigilantes is taking a firm but gentle stand against fast-growing SUV sales in France and Europe, deflating the tires on gas guzzlers in a protest against conspicuous waste.”

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“We have to stigmatize SUVs by initiating a debate that will allow scientists and experts to publicly (declare) their hazards,” said the spokesman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “We don’t want SUVs to be seen as a sign of wealth, but something that is associated with an imbecile.”

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