Published: 2 Jan 13 16:39 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/sci-tech/20130102-47103.html
German auto giant Daimler said on Wednesday it would refuse to comply with new EU refrigerant fluid standards after explosions during crash tests on its cars using the new kind.
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"But until Daimler, it has not had any cars certified since the EU's decision."
OK, what is up with the "English" on this English news site and who let the comma fairy run around dropping commas in unnecessary places?
Good job there. Your mom would be so proud.
The article fails to prove its own headline - are Daimler cars certified for the new coolant or not?
The Do-Gooders are out there solving a "problem" that doesn't exist, and in the process have created a much greater problem!
Good on Daimler for saying "NO!".
That said, good on Daimler for saying no if their cars go boom when using a new system. I am all for improving the environment but not at the cost of volatile autos!
The government on one hand. Tells their auto industry to make cars using an explosive refrigerant to "help the environment". And then tries to punish a postman for being good at his job.
I guess all the stories of German efficiency are just that. Stories. Or possibly history lessons of a bygone German era when efficiency and intelligent engineering was rewarded.