California to ban black cars

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In a move that will likely get California's consumers in a huff,
impending legislation may soon restrict the paint color options for
Golden State residents looking for their next new vehicle. The specific
colors that are currently on the chopping block are all dark hues, with
the worst offender seemingly the most innocuous color you could think
of: Black. What could California possibly have against these colors,
you ask? Apparently, the California Air Resources Board figures 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. Anyone living in a hot, sunny climate will tell you that
this assumption is accurate, of course. In fact, legislation already
exists for buildings that has proven successful at reducing the energy
consumption of skyscrapers.

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Edited by Gator Taco - 27 March 2009 at 3:32pm