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However, that doesn't mean a lot to me currently.
MMTCO = Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
From another source, California's MMTCO in 2004 was 480.
So ... less than a 1% decrease.
I agree that every little bit helps, but I don't think this is very cost effective.
Course, I'm not a scientist who's studied the effects of carbon dioxide.
I'll happily remain non-committal until such a time when I better understand the benefits. The costs are quite easy to understand.
I'm waiting for the day California follows some European cities and countries and start applying a tax or fee based upon a car's engine size greater than 2 liters. Yep, let everyone start taking motor scooters. Oops, scooters emit more pollution than cars.
I'm waiting for the day when the majority aren't so insecure with themselves that they need to push their 'individuality' through every possible means.
"look at me!"
"look at my car!"
"look at my bumper stickers!"
"look at my custom license plate!"
"I'm unique and I demand attention!"
For myself, the primary purpose of a vehicle is to move me from one point to another and that is where its value lies.
I don't need my car to prop up my fragile ego, or I'd go buy a hummer.
If it turns out there's a good reason to ban some colors - fine with me.
Course, if it turns out all cars had to be painted pink I'd probably be complaining, or maybe relearn to ride a bike.
compjockey, I'm with you there. That's why I drive a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. No bumper stickers, no window stickers (other than tinted windows for our hot Louisiana summers), no huge muffler exhaust pipe, no big rims (only factory rims), no loud booming stereo (factory stereo with after market speakers for clarity due to my hearing loss after ear surgery), no fancy lights, and no fancy paint (silver).
I think its the younger generation that is stuck in a 'show-and-tell' mindset. At least it feels like that to me (little substance, but cool toys). Actually, I shouldn't generalize. I like my toys too, though I haven't indulged in new toys (anything unnecessary) much the past few years.
About the only thing I'd consider adding to my car is the nose bra. Only reason why is for a few weeks twice a year we get over run by something very nasty called the love bugs. These are black flies that fly together while mating. It's two connected by the backside. They float over roads in swarms and their goo is not only hard to get off the paint, but it can eat away at the paint.
Yeah, and what color cars do all those celebrities arrive in when there's a fancy showbiz event? You guessed it. Black.
All good things and all bad things originate in California, gradually drifting across from west to east. So, if you "escape" California, you can't run far or for long.
Many government cars and SUVs are black
The Presidential Limo is black
Black is one of the most popular colors for cars, trucks, SUVs
Celebrity limos are black
Will convertibles be exempt????
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