Historical Oil Crises Led to Car-Free Sundays and US Car Disappearance

Seventy years ago, a Middle East war caused Switzerland's first car-free Sundays, a concept that has recurred for various reasons since, while also contributing to the decline of American cars.

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Als Ölkrisen Fussgänger auf die Autobahn lockten – und amerikanische Autos verschwanden

Vor 70 Jahren brachte ein Krieg im Nahen Osten der Schweiz die ersten autofreien Sonntage. Später kehrte die Idee aus anderen Gründen immer wieder zurück.

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Historical Oil Crises Led to Car-Free Sundays and US Car Disappearance

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