California to Ban Black Cars (Not Really)

[The Straight Story]

California to Ban Black Cars (Not Really)

SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Air Resources Board is trying to squash reports that it wants to ban the sale of black cars.

"I think it's an example of a misperception and misinformation in the blogosphere," said CARB spokesman Stanley Young.

The state proposed requiring carmakers to use more reflective paint to reduce the load on air conditioners. A report prepared for a public workshop concluded that "jet black remains an issue."

Young said an automotive blogger mistakenly believed the report's conclusion meant CARB would take steps to ban black paint.

"Nothing like that was ever in the regulation, but it took on a life of its own," Young said.

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[Raine]

1. I think they just got so much flack

that they backed down.

[Warpy]

2. I live in the desert and my first car was a white one

on the theory that it wouldn't get so scorchingly hot in summer.

Wrong. It got just as hot as the orange car I have now.

Even reflectors in the windshield don't help.

[Optical.Catalyst]

3. They could reduce the energy load a lot more by a partial ban on cars - period

The Government should make using public transportation more attractive than using private cars to combat global warming. Public transportation in lieu of one person driving one car makes sense on so many levels, it just boggles the mind why we continue to be a 'car culture'.