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To: Cogito who wrote (62645)	4/30/2008 2:23:48 PM
From: JohnM	Respond to of 544366

The Senator agreed, and we now have cleaner air in California as a result. But if it hadn't been for a dedicated environmentalist, the overwrought concerns of business would have prevailed. Great story, Allen. It's one bit of how an entire paradigm shift changes a great many options that one hadn't seen.

To: Cogito who wrote (62645)	4/30/2008 2:37:19 PM
From: Steve Lokness	Respond to of 544366

Allen; Companies like Honda, which also make such engines, said that the converters would cost about $4 per engine to install, and that they'd be glad to do it to keep selling them in California. Very interesting. Honda engines are far superior to Briggs and Stratton and when ordering concrete trowels - I pay the extra for a Honda. Same as in the auto industry, it's not that America can't compete - it's that too often they don't. steve

To: Cogito who wrote (62645)	4/30/2008 3:09:36 PM
From: Lane3	Respond to of 544366

I remember when EPA was getting no traction in setting up a program for these engines. At the time, not really sure when, staff were recommending regulation, couldn't get any congressional support, and pretty much gave up. My recollection was that taming lawn engines was not acceptable too the public. It could be that, at the time, the focus was on forcing a switch to electric devices. Perhaps the technology to tame combustion engines has improved or perhaps this is plan B. But it seems like some progress has been made. There are regulations now in play. epa.gov