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more about #environment more comments → danio3834: So, Murilee, is it time for an exodus? Or is Alameda considered its own state by now? more » DvBoard: Automakers should just collectively say "Fuck You" to those states and only sell cars in other states. It's the people's own issue if they can't get t... more » smalleyxb122: State rights, FTW! I despise CARB, but the fed shouldn't be able to outlaw laws that meet (exceed) their own (stated minimum) criteria. As for the ma... more » discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice: Just another reason to buy only cars built before (or maybe after?) the Malaise Era. 'Cuz another one is a-comin'. more » TurboBrick [LIGIER]: This is just going to turn the clock back to circa 1980 when there were 49-state cars and California cars. Too bad for the people and auto dealers in ... more » TampaRon: Its amusing how conservative repubs yammer on about "states rights" when it comes to certain topics that they support but balk at states rights when t... more » 2Wheelsor4: The Moto-Stig: So basically, California is trying it's best to kill the internal combustion engine, with new higher standards it'll kill commerce in the state becaus... more » discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice: So when will he issue an order to deliver all babies to the White House kitchens, as some of my more conservative friends have predicted? more » HurtsSoGood: Patchwork quilt of regulations? Boutique gasoline blends? More right-wing hogwash! What will likely happen is there will be a single line of cars de... more » beercheck: And so, it begins. more » SRekauqh: I don't think this will be that big of a deal for car companies. Just do a blanket design for emissions-one that is designed to meet at least CA stand... more » WheatKing: So can Montana now set emissions rules saying "well.. the 60's were good for cars.. we want big blocks back in family sedans, and no cats, and everyth... more » TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah: Holy fuck? Can we not use a free market system? My god, if the world wants fuel efficient cars, they'd buy them. Forcing automakers into it obviously ... more » leavethegun-takethecannoli: This is a nightmare waiting to happen. The tooling costs alone for automakers would be disastrous at a time such as this. Imagine have to make 6 or 7 ... more » engineerd: This is a bizarre mix of state's rights vs. federal government and executive branch power vs. the legislature. I generally am a federalist in that I b... more » -
#biofuel
Buses in Oslo to Get Poop Power
Next time you hop on a bus in Oslo, it might not run on regular gas. Instead, it may be running on methane fermented from human waste. Awesome? [Gizmodo] -
#fueleconomy
REPORT: Obama To Allow California To Set Auto Emissions Standards
President Obama plans to remove federal opposition to statewide automobile emissions standards today, allowing California and other states to regulate emissions above-and-beyond federal guidelines and possibly putting political expediency above good public policy. More » -
#alternativeenergy
Tazzari Zero Electric Car Recharges In 45 Minutes, Offers 93-Mile Range
New Italian company Tazzari aims to address one of the key shortcomings of electric cars — recharge time — by offering a vehicle capable of taking a full charge in just 45 minutes. Tazzari hasn’t clarified what kind of outlet is required for this compressed recharge time, but as it’s an Italian company, we’ll assume at least a 220v is needed, but likely not a commercial-grade three-phase unit like the one required by the Lightning GT supercar. More » -
