Is California planning to ban black cars?

James S Murray
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New proposals designed to keep cars cool and limit the use of air conditioning could result in black cars being banned

Legislators in California are considering proposals that could result in black cars being banned as part of efforts to curb air conditioning use and improve fuel efficiency. The California Air Resources...

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