OBD and the Future of Emmissions

From: JT McBride (James.McBride@GDEsystems.COM)
Date: Thu May 09 1996 - 19:08:22 EDT


I like the idea of the computer storing diagnostic info on-board. It gives
the machine the opportunity to report intermittent faults that are tough
to catch in the hands of the mechanic, whether shade-tree, or dealer.

I object to the idea of any reporting of speed or location - either real-time
or as a history. I think it's an invasion of privacy.

I'll get heat for this, but I do support the use of road-side emmissions
sensors. You shouldn't get a license revokation though - you should get a bill
for the air you've abused. I'd like to see all the pay-to-crush programs
replaced with emmissions taxes - let the market make the ill-maintained old
clunker un-economic.

I also think we've come far enough already in cleaning up new vehicle fumes.
We certainly don't need to tighten the specs more - one old clunker can put
out 100 new cars (or more) worth of HCs.

I also think the restrictions on owner modifications should be removed entirely.
If you're willing to pay the emissions taxes, fine, you're compensating the
rest of society. And if you want to lower your taxes, you could buy an
aftermarket intake manifold with a modern MPFI system for your classic
Roadrunner and halve your emissions. Why not?

These all make sense, and I think could be enacted -- if the legislatures
were composed of people like the rest of us, instead of professional
politicos. That's yet another reason for term limits.

Jim
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