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IPFS News Link • California

No Camaros for You!

• Eric Peters Autos

The fade-resistant high-performance pads used in these models "emit" trace amounts of vaporized/powderized heavy metals such as copper and asbestos during braking and these "emissions" have been illegalized by decree of then-Republican (like margarine in relation to butter) Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, effective January 1 of 2021.

Because of the alleged threat posed to fish.

Based on "studies" similar to the ones which predicted 2-3 million deaths from the WuFlu. These "studies" are more political than scientific. Overstated threats to be met with over-the-top measures.

If the fish were Going to Die they would already be long-dead, given that such things as asbestos and copper have been "emitting" from brake pads for the past 100 years.

Never mind.

No Camaros for you, CA!

Well, no SS or ZL1 Camaros. Possibly other GM models with high-performance brakes as well, including the Corvette.

Legislation begins to have consequences, as much as elections – especially when they are stolen.

By 2025 – only four model years from now – CA law will require that all brake pads be zero emissions – which is a really clever regulatory assault on all cars that aren't electric cars. Such cars rely entirely on brake pads to slow down. And so they wear faster – and "emit" more.

Electric cars have brakes, too – but also rely on engine braking – or rather motor braking – to slow down. The motor that spins to propel can also apply drag to slow – and recover charge in the process, converting the kinetic energy of the moving vehicle into electricity rather than heat (and brake dust).


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