Eco Factor: Non-black cars require less air conditioning,
Just when car manufacturers might have thought that electrifying cars is the only way out of the fuel crisis, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has thought of something much lower-tech. The Board plans to cut down on energy required for air conditioning by banning black cars, claiming black cars capture more heat and hence require more cooling. The recommendation also requires 20% solar reflectivity in all colors by 2016, forcing paint manufacturers to develop next-gen paints for next-gen cars.
The Dark Side:
The difference between a black and a non-black car when it’s in motion will be negligible. Moreover, if a car, no matter of which color it is, is parked in the sun, it will definitely require air conditioning as soon as you get inside.
Via: CrunchGear
