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Originally Posted by BungeeII  Euro and American nothing...
We don't even have the same standards within the states.
California's CARB standards slow distribution of diesel products throughout the US because auto-makers do not want to manufacture vehicles that are not able to be sold in all 50 states. |
I wasnt just referring to emissions (CARB is dumb IMHO and forces added costs on a already suffering auto sector) but also crash tests. Why have to certify vehicles in europe and here? Why not have one standard? Plus it would allow faster product cycle times and enable manufacturers to shuffle cars around the world as demand for a certain type grows and falls in a specific market.It might make sense and save billions of dollars.
Carb would be made redundant, if we taxed vehicles based on emissions / displacement like they do in Europe. Nobody says you cant have a 5.7L polluter, but your going to pay for the privilege. And conversely if you drive a efficient, clean vehicle you save. The decision is put on the consumer's shoulders and not in some government board.