New Calif. Cars Must Bear Environmental Impact Label
California car shoppers will be able to gauge the environmental impact of the vehicles they are considering by looking at a label affixed to every model.
New state rules will require dealers to attach "environmental performance" rating stickers, such as the one above, to all new cars in their showrooms beginning with 2009 models – labeling is voluntary, however, until January 1.
The labels will carry separate rating numbers for smog and global warming (greenhouse gas) impact. Ratings will be on a 1-10 scale, with the highest scores representing the least impact, so a "9" will be greener than a "7."
The environmental label requirement is part of the state's attempt to "arm consumers with the information they need to choose a vehicle that saves gas, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps fight smog," California Air Resources Board Chairwoman Mary Nichols said in a statement...
John O'Dell, Senior Editor
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- Scott Doggett June 20, 2008, 12:09 PM
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I'm not a greenie, but I kind of like the way CA leads the way on some of these things. Maybe because I don't live in CA.
Anyway, I'm quite displeased that the measurement of certain gases is labeled as a "global warming" score. I really don't want to debate it here, but the key is that it's very debatable.
vechicals are a primary cause of global warming.
i'm sorry but people in california are just in general stupid. And this is futher proof of that.
My reasoning? The people that create these stupid rules, are directly or in directly elected by the people of california.
And since to win an elecation you need a majority of votes. Its obivous that a majority of people in CA are stupid.
man made global warming. - worlds biggest lie