Zenimus
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So, apparently dark colored cars are destroying the environment. They heat up faster, so you'll be more likely to use your AC, which in turn destroys your gas mileage, and thus contributes to Earth's impending doom.
I don't expect this will pass, but the fact that they're even considering it is insane. Seriously, is there some sort of IQ requirement to become a government official? How can such ridiculously obsessive-compulsive people be the ones who decide how we live our lives?
What if I drive with the windows down? Will the wind-drag reduce my mileage and contribute to the planet's destruction too?
I don't expect this will pass, but the fact that they're even considering it is insane. Seriously, is there some sort of IQ requirement to become a government official? How can such ridiculously obsessive-compulsive people be the ones who decide how we live our lives?
What if I drive with the windows down? Will the wind-drag reduce my mileage and contribute to the planet's destruction too?
California May Ban Black Cars
Michael Arrington
TechCrunch.com
Thursday, March 26, 2009; 2:21 PM
The California legislature is considering regulating the color of cars and reflectivity of paint to reduce the energy requirements to cool them. A presentation on the proposed legislation by the California Air Resources Board is below.
The problem isn't the color per se, but the reflectivity of the paint overall. And dark colors just don't reflect well, so they are likely out. "Jet black remains an issue," says the report.
Anyone who's ever entered a very hot car knows that it can be cooled down immediately by driving a few feet with the windows open, effectively neutralizing any color-caused heat issues before engaging the air conditioner. But whatever, black is evil.
The new regulations would be phased in beginning in 2012, so if you want that black car, you better buy it soon. More on Autoblog and CrunchGear.
And you thought that black Toyota Pious you bought made you such a good person. Think again, you tree hating energy slob. Luckily, black websites are still ok, even though they, too, use more energy.