Algore, the gift that keeps on giving... --R
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,2849776,00.html <snip> Earlier, in an unexpected move, the SPD voted in favor of introducing a top speed of 130 kph (80 mph) on Germany's famed speed limit-free Autobahns or motorways in a bid to cut the country's CO2 emissions from cars. *"A symbolic issue"* Germany's powerful car industry has pressured lawmakers not to introduce national speed limits, arguing that high speeds help them sell Mercedes, Porsche and BMW around the world and help protect German jobs. However a number of studies have shown that speed limits could effectively slash polluting emissions. Environmental groups have said a speed limit would cut vehicle CO2 output by 5 percent overnight and 15 percent long-term once more fuel-efficient cars were used. At a conference on climate change in Berlin last week, Nobel laureate Al Gore last week criticized Germany in a speech for not having motorway speed limits. <snip> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
