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Muscle Master · 03-26-2009, 06:07 AM

California to reduce carbon emissions by... banning black cars?! :

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Originally Posted by Autoblog

In a move that will likely get California's consumers in a huff, impending legislation may soon restrict the paint color options for Golden State residents looking for their next new vehicle. The specific colors that are currently on the chopping block are all dark hues, with the worst offender seemingly the most innocuous color you could think of: Black. What could California possibly have against these colors, you ask? Apparently, the California Air Resources Board figures that the climate control systems of dark colored cars need to work harder than their lighter siblings – especially after sitting in the sun for a few hours. Anyone living in a hot, sunny climate will tell you that this assumption is accurate, of course. In fact, legislation already exists for buildings that has proven successful at reducing the energy consumption of skyscrapers.

So, what's the crux of the problem... can't paint suppliers just come up with new, less heat-absorbent dark paints? According to Ward's, suppliers have reportedly been testing their pigments and processes to see if it's possible to meet CARB's proposed mandate of 20% solar reflectivity by 2016 with a phase-in period starting in 2012, and things aren't looking good. Apparently, when the proper pigments and chemicals are added to black paint, the resulting color is currently being referred to as "mud-puddle brown." That doesn't sound very attractive, now does it? Windshields, backlights and sunroofs are also slated to get reflective coatings starting in 2012.

When we first heard of this issue, an internal debate immediately began as to whether this might be an elaborate early April Fool's joke, but it isn't. Read through CARB's complete Cool Cars Standards and Test Procedures here (PDF link) for more. Thanks for the tip, Joaquin!

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I'm just ............, to even ............

Who the hell ....., I am totally speechless, I don't know what to say

dayvedayve · 03-26-2009, 06:15 AM

Only in California! What a bunch of meat heads. Have they done test to see what emmissions can be reduced from shutting the F2ck up?

Zabo · 03-26-2009, 06:24 AM

Here's an idea California?

Get rid of cars! OH genius!

Oh wait..you don't want to get rid of your "Regal Champagne Beige" lexus SUV? Nevermind..

fdjizm · 03-26-2009, 06:35 AM

what's up with california lately? they get all the sunshine, they shouldnt be cranky

*Mindz* · 03-26-2009, 08:01 AM

That's what I'm trying to figure out.

Xmicro_SS · 03-26-2009, 08:04 AM

Isn't that some form of mechanical racism!

Muscle Master · 03-26-2009, 08:10 AM

I mean, this is crazy, California has got to be the most jacked up state in the country

Zabo · 03-26-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

what's up with california lately? they get all the sunshine, they shouldnt be cranky

Well, I guess it's all that sand on the beach getting in their panties.. <_<

I'm waiting for them to try something that one of the autoblogger guys said:
"What's next, are they going to make us filter and recycle our pee water?"

Good lord I busted a nut because I could actually see them trying that. Even Obama would be "Whoa man.. now wait a minute." You also just read that in Obama's voice.. Works don't it?

diddiyo · 03-26-2009, 09:33 AM

dream of califoooooornicaaaaaaaation *sing*

TFord · 03-26-2009, 10:55 AM

Sierra · 03-26-2009, 10:58 AM

Thats pretty redonkulous to out law car colors.

toesuf94 · 03-26-2009, 11:14 AM

Boy, as if California wasn't expensive enough to live in, now you are all going to have to pay to re-pave all of your streets in white asphault! Rip out all of that ugly black asphault and put in the white stuff. So does this mean white roofs on your house only as well? Will the importation of black cars from out of state be made illegal? Will you have to have your black car vinyl wrapped in reflective silver foil to be permitted to drive it?

This is another example of the IDIOTS that we elect to run this country and our states and how they think they can legislate their way out of a problem. This will FAIL massively. Way too many holes in this one to close up...but your tax dollars will be paying for the debate and time it takes to debate it. sigh...

nester7929 · 03-26-2009, 11:15 AM

I thank God every day that I was born in Texas and not Commiefornia. It must really suck to be a man with common sense on the west coast.

JJ#48Racing · 03-26-2009, 11:18 AM

Wow, just when I thought California couldn't get any more jacked up. I guess they won't rest until everyone is driving white Prius's.

03-26-2009, 08:01 AM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	That's what I'm trying to figure out. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

03-26-2009, 10:58 AM	#11
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	Thats pretty redonkulous to out law car colors. __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

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03-26-2009, 06:35 AM	#4
fdjizm Account Suspended Drives: 2008 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,429 View My Garage	what's up with california lately? they get all the sunshine, they shouldnt be cranky

03-26-2009, 08:04 AM	#6
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03-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#9
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03-26-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
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03-26-2009, 11:14 AM	#12
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Boy, as if California wasn't expensive enough to live in, now you are all going to have to pay to re-pave all of your streets in white asphault! Rip out all of that ugly black asphault and put in the white stuff. So does this mean white roofs on your house only as well? Will the importation of black cars from out of state be made illegal? Will you have to have your black car vinyl wrapped in reflective silver foil to be permitted to drive it? This is another example of the IDIOTS that we elect to run this country and our states and how they think they can legislate their way out of a problem. This will FAIL massively. Way too many holes in this one to close up...but your tax dollars will be paying for the debate and time it takes to debate it. sigh...

03-26-2009, 11:15 AM	#13
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	I thank God every day that I was born in Texas and not Commiefornia. It must really suck to be a man with common sense on the west coast.

03-26-2009, 11:18 AM	#14
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	Wow, just when I thought California couldn't get any more jacked up. I guess they won't rest until everyone is driving white Prius's.