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Originally Posted by I1
No, it's not truly amazing at all. It's called economics. California has the strictest emissions laws since they're shooting for a socialist utopia, so vehicle manufacturers build to the strictest common denominator since it makes good business sense to do that than have 50 different builds, one for each state. Mass production, friend. So, with that in mind, why would someone like myself in Minnesota with no emissions laws to worry about be forced into sticking with those emission controls?
It looks like you're in Australia, so I'll try to keep it basic without sounding like a snob or douche or anything. We're a collection of states with each state regulating itself when dealing with business that is conducted in-state, while the federal government has ultimate jurisdiction to regulate business that happens between states. So if I live in Minnesota, and buy from a Minnesotan dealership, the feds don't get a say in the emission controls I have to use in my state. Now, it gets a little dicey when talking about federal gas mileage requirements for a car company, but that stuff still only pertains to allowing the distribution/sale of the vehicle, not the continued use of it.
I hope that somewhat clears things up as to American freedoms. Also, if you're worried about emissions and saving the planet, push for a switch to nukes or go bother China. Either way, good luck in your adventures, and quit trying to rain on other people's parade if they want to ditch their cats.
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According to this all the states come under the EPA.
[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_emission_standards"]United States emission standards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]
It looks like you're in Australia, so I'll try to keep it basic without sounding like a snob or douche or anything.
I've seen the programs of you guys in the Everglades catching the crocs and believe me you don't look like snobs and i'll have no trouble with your complicated version.