Why a Paid-Off Gas Pickup Stays on the Road—and What Policy Can Do

A reader's decision to keep repairing a 1995 Dodge Ram highlights the tension between household economics and climate goals. The truck emits roughly 7 to 9 tonnes of CO2 annually, while an electric pickup on the average U.S. grid would be closer to 2 tonnes. The article argues that targeted scrappage incentives could make replacing such vehicles a rational household choice.