California scraps 'cool cars' rules
California has scrapped its 'cool cars' rules, a victory for automakers who had opposed the new requirements.
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Under pressure from law enforcement in the state and others, the California Air Resources Board canceled the regulations that were adopted in June and set to be finalized by May 7. The plan aimed to sharply reduce heat in vehicles to in turn lower greenhouse gas emissions. In a statement, the board noted many groups had raised issues involving performance of electronic devices and public safety. "Instead, the board will pursue a performance-based approach as part of its vehicle climate change program," the board said. Stanley Young, a board spokesman, said the state will begin a new process to set standards to reduce emissions from air conditioning and provide cooler car interiors. This month, The Detroit News reported on the criticism from the state's police chiefs, sheriffs and crime victims advocates. Earlier, the board had it said it planned to change but still finalized the new rules. |
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