Edmunds Roundup: October 20, 2009
The latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere.
Inside Line: 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
The Legacy is all-new for 2010, and with increased cabin and cargo room, it's a lot more practical. Though the sedan is more grown-up than ever before, there's still ample fun to be had behind the wheel.
AutoObserver: A Home Show for Japan
The Tokyo Motor Show is known for its hyperbole, but things have been scaled back this year, in keeping with the prevailing mood within the automotive industry. Many major European and U.S. players are sitting this one out, but Japanese heavyweights like Honda and Toyota are unveiling exciting new models.
Green Car Advisor: California's "Cool Cars" Proposal
It's no secret that using your vehicle's air-conditioning can have a negative impact on its fuel economy. To address this, the California Air Resources Board has drafted the "cool cars" law. This law would require that cars be equipped with a special window coating designed to keep the cabin cooler; a cooler cabin should lead to reduced air-conditioning usage.
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- Warren Clarke October 20, 2009, 1:00 PM
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"This law would require that cars be equipped with a special window coating designed to keep the cabin cooler; a cooler cabin should lead to reduced air-conditioning usage."
But increased heater and seat heater use.
As long as it only apply to cars in places like California then I don't care. I certainly do not want it on my car. It's a wonderful thing on a sunny -20 deg day to hop in you car and discover that the sun has warmed it up to above freezing.