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What's the political age of your car?

Posted Mar 10th 2008 at 12:56PM by Jeremy Korzeniewski

Filed under: Legislation and Policy, Green Daily

So, what's the political age of your Prius? That question may not be relevant now, but if totally electric cars do in fact become a reality soon, a gas-electric hybrid may be seen as old-tech, despite the fact that the technology seems pretty cutting-edge right now. If this seems hard to believe, take a look at this article by Guido Reinking, where he explains how some cars which were seen as super-green in 2005 are now banned in some areas due to their high emissions. With the speed at which technology is developing and higher standards being demanded by the populations and governments of the world, cars purchased tomorrow may be old-news the following year. So, the question bears repeating: what's the political age of your car?

[Source: Auto News (sub. req'd)]


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Tags: guido reinking, guido-reinking, GuidoReinking, political age, political-age, PoliticalAge, prius

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Guido Reinking: Germany should Just Say No to a CO2 tax

Posted Aug 30th 2007 at 6:24PM by Sebastian Blanco

Filed under: Legislation and Policy

What makes the most sense to encourage sensible and environmental driving habits in Germany while not punishing people who buy high-end cars? Guido Reinking, the editor of Automobilwoche, writes in Automotive News (subs req'd) that vehicles should not be taxed when sold/bought, but that each liter of fuel should be stuck with a higher levy. Reinking writes:

The burning of every liter of gasoline emits 2.32 kilos (about 5.1 pounds) of the presumed greenhouse gas CO2. The person using that liter should be charged accordingly. Benefits would accrue to anyone who may have a high-performance car in his garage but who uses his bicycle to go to the bakery or post office. The full-throttle fraternity pays extra, but anyone who drives reasonably and economically saves. This also could promote the purchase of second and third cars. Go shopping in the city in your Mini; go on vacation with the family in your 5 series or S class.

Is this guy working both sides of the car/environment debate or what? Give the environmentalists a little something while encouraging more car purchases. He also says that fuel in Germany, at about $6.75 a gallon, is still too expensive. There's much more in the original article. Check it out if you've got a subscription.

[Source: Guido Reinking / Automobilwoche]


Tags: co2 tax, Co2Tax, guido reinking, GuidoReinking

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