Unhealthy Carb ; California Regulation May Kill Gps and Convertibles

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Consumers nationwide should protest to a hyperactive California regulatory agency on the verge of ruining automobile global positioning systems and other safety features. Because California is such a large market, car manufacturers trying to comply with Golden State mandates might change auto designs nationwide.

At issue is a rule being considered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) threatening to require all cars and light trucks sold in California after 2012 to feature metallic reflective window glazing to keep interiors cool and thus use less air conditioning. Less AC, goes the theory, would mean lower carbon emissions.

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Unhealthy Carb ; California Regulation May Kill Gps and Convertibles

Toyota tried this approach back in 1989-94, and it was a disaster. The problem is tha...

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