new emissions laws

[Hammy]

yes its for new reg. cars but regardless on engine being older it must meet
currant emissions and not those related to the engine

That's not what it says GB, I agree that probably what it means, but do we sit by & assume?

I've just sent a response:-

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to comment on the above document, I am writing as an interested individual.
The section I am concerned about is the Kit Cars section (4.10 – 4.13).

This section (particularly 4.11) suggests that for example my car, registered in 2009 with a 1970s engine would henceforth be tested at the emissions level in force in 2009, which will not be possible without a change to a far more complex & expensive engine, with additional extensive changes to the fuel system to allow electronic fuel injection. The creation of the new parts required (engine mounts, exhaust system, fuel tank, pipes & pump, cooling pipes, electrical wiring etc.) will more than offset any environmental benefits the new system will give. The cost of such changes may also be beyond what is economically viable for my car & thus render it worthless.

Taking a wider view, the great majority of kit cars cover less than 3000 miles per year, mine included. So the environmental cost of these cars & thus any environmental gains from this proposal are miniscule. I fail to understand how this proposal has any environmental benefit at all, as most kit cars are built using more modern (though not necessarily current) engines & the people who chose to build “old school” cars use up existing parts & using an old engine will always be far more environmentally friendly than melting it down.

As currently in force, the regulations ensure that any newly built car is no more polluting (usually considerably less by virtue of much lower weight & size) than the car in was made from. This new proposal will result in perfectly usable engines being sent for scrap, with commensurate use of fossil fuels to re-cycle them. Anyone will tell you that in terms of saving the planet, re-use is always preferred to recycling.

In short, the huge majority of kit cars do considerably less environmental damage than, for example a large dog or a Sunday afternoon bonfire & these proposals will create more air pollution than they stop.

Great letter Tony, nice one

[Crunchie Gears]

yes its for new reg. cars but regardless on engine being older it must meet
currant emissions and not those related to the engine

That's not what it says GB, I agree that probably what it means, but do we sit by & assume?

I've just sent a response:-

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to comment on the above document, I am writing as an interested individual.
The section I am concerned about is the Kit Cars section (4.10 – 4.13).

This section (particularly 4.11) suggests that for example my car, registered in 2009 with a 1970s engine would henceforth be tested at the emissions level in force in 2009, which will not be possible without a change to a far more complex & expensive engine, with additional extensive changes to the fuel system to allow electronic fuel injection. The creation of the new parts required (engine mounts, exhaust system, fuel tank, pipes & pump, cooling pipes, electrical wiring etc.) will more than offset any environmental benefits the new system will give. The cost of such changes may also be beyond what is economically viable for my car & thus render it worthless.

Taking a wider view, the great majority of kit cars cover less than 3000 miles per year, mine included. So the environmental cost of these cars & thus any environmental gains from this proposal are miniscule. I fail to understand how this proposal has any environmental benefit at all, as most kit cars are built using more modern (though not necessarily current) engines & the people who chose to build “old school” cars use up existing parts & using an old engine will always be far more environmentally friendly than melting it down.

As currently in force, the regulations ensure that any newly built car is no more polluting (usually considerably less by virtue of much lower weight & size) than the car in was made from. This new proposal will result in perfectly usable engines being sent for scrap, with commensurate use of fossil fuels to re-cycle them. Anyone will tell you that in terms of saving the planet, re-use is always preferred to recycling.

In short, the huge majority of kit cars do considerably less environmental damage than, for example a large dog or a Sunday afternoon bonfire & these proposals will create more air pollution than they stop.

Great letter Tony, nice one

+1 good one Tony, I might crib your letter and get it off this week