California May Reduce Carbon Emissions By Banning Black Cars

[RonPaulR3VOLUTION]

California May Reduce Carbon Emissions By Banning Black Cars

Legislation may by 2016 restrict the paint color options for California residents looking for a new car. Black and all dark hues are currently on the banned list. The California Air Resources Board says 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.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/25/california-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-by-banning-black-cars/

http://idle.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/26/1639250&from=rss

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/26/AR2009032603316.html

 

[Zolah]

Is this satirical? It sounds crazy enough to be true...but it has to be satirical...surely?

 

[Pauls' Revere]

Sadly, it's for real. At least a consideration I heard.

 

[micahnelson]

So, looks like the mob is gonna have to pull up in a lime green caddy now.

 

[tremendoustie]

Sadly, it's for real. At least a consideration I heard.

I give up bureaucrats, what toothpaste should I use? Shall I have the chicken or the beef for dinner? We peons really can't decide for ourselves. What shall I wear? Will the white shirt reflect more sunlight and be more environmentally friendly?

What a bunch of arrogant %$#holes.

 

[Ninja Homer]

A new song for the California liberty movement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP2VyquMAaM

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Of course there is no science behind this nonsense.

What about the size of the windows? How about the color of the interior and dashboard? Even if the surface of a dark car gets hotter, it doesn't automatically mean the interior gets hotter. Heat rises. Ban black asphalt!

 

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

Of course there is no science behind this nonsense.

What about the size of the windows? How about the color of the interior and dashboard? Even if the surface of a dark car gets hotter, it doesn't automatically mean the interior gets hotter. Heat rises. Ban black asphalt!

hahahaha

 

[peepnklown]

The California Air Resources Board is saying it’s not true but, you can download their presentation online: HERE!

 

[Zuras]

Of course there is no science behind this nonsense.

What about the size of the windows? How about the color of the interior and dashboard? Even if the surface of a dark car gets hotter, it doesn't automatically mean the interior gets hotter. Heat rises. Ban black asphalt!

What do you mean there is no science behind it? Yes, there is. Black completely absorbs light in the visible spectrum. Light = energy, and enegry can not be created or destroyed, hence it radiates it away as heat. The only question is if they pass a no black car law, will they pass a "must have white cars? Heh.

 

[tremendoustie]

What do you mean there is no science behind it? Yes, there is. Black completely absorbs light in the visible spectrum. Light = energy, and enegry can not be created or destroyed, hence it radiates it away as heat. The only question is if they pass a no black car law, will they pass a "must have white cars? Heh.

How about we get rid of all the other laws, but we paint the top of each big bald bureaucrat head white. As an added benefit, it will help alien sociology students identify the useless members of our society.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

What do you mean there is no science behind it? Yes, there is. Black completely absorbs light in the visible spectrum. Light = energy, and enegry can not be created or destroyed, hence it radiates it away as heat. The only question is if they pass a no black car law, will they pass a "must have white cars? Heh.

Prove that a black car uses more gasoline than a white one.

Like I said, the upper surface of the black car may get hotter. Doesn't prove that the inside gets all that much hotter. It radiates up and away from the car. And there is a layer of insulation and air between the outer surface and the interior. The size of the windows is much more important, and also if the windows are tinted/reflective.

The whole story about colors being banned has been called a hoax. They really are considering mandatory window treatment though...

 

[Brian4Liberty]

The California Air Resources Board is saying it’s not true but, you can download their presentation online: HERE!

They are denying it, but you have them there! They did present the car color regulation proposal.

This is an example of one of the biggest problems in our society. Everyone has a theory. And they are all given equal weight. People with no relevant education, experience or aptitude come up with hair-brained theories, and they get implemented. No proof required! A waste of money and effort, which usually ends up being counter productive.

Just for fun, the definitive video on the subject...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-mJbMm8854

 

[priest_of_syrinx]

The best way to prevent carbon emissions is to make sure your fires aren't oxygen-deprived.

If they have enough oxygen, they'll emit carbon dioxide instead.

 

[MRoCkEd]

Why don't we just ban cars altogether? Jesus Christ.

 

[pcosmar]

It's California after all.
Pretty much explains it.

 

[youngbuck]

It's California after all.
Pretty much explains it.

Yep.

 

[Zuras]

Prove that a black car uses more gasoline than a white one.
...

If both cars are using standard air conditioning to maintain the same interior termperature, then I already proved that. Basic thermodynamics.

 

[LATruth]

But we use a safer coolant already, freon is a thing of the past on new cars...

 

[Freedom 4 all]

I was under the impression that a DWB or Driving While Black was already a crime in California.