Good thing that this story is dying on the vine . . .

It would have REALLY pissed off all the Raider Nation in California.

raiderwheels.jpgCalifornia to Ban Black Cars (Not Really)

SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Air Resources Board is trying to squash reports that it wants to ban the sale of black cars.

“I think it’s an example of a misperception and misinformation in the blogosphere,” said CARB spokesman Stanley Young.

The state proposed requiring car makers to use more reflective paint to reduce the load on air conditioners. A report prepared for a public workshop concluded that “jet black remains an issue.”

Young said an automotive blogger mistakenly believed the report’s conclusion meant CARB would take steps to ban black paint.

“Nothing like that was ever in the regulation, but it took on a life of its own,” Young said.

Rush Limbaugh picked up on the blog during his national radio program Thursday. “So buy a black car now because soon they won’t be available,” Limbaugh advised his audience.

Young said CARB has shelved its plan to require more reflective paint until manufacturers can find a way to make black paint more reflective.

In the meantime, the state is moving forward with a proposal to require automotive glass to reflect more of the sun’s heating rays.

Young said the initial target is 30 percent, and ultimately, 40 percent more reflectivity. He said it can be done without changing the appearance of the windows.

The bottom line is still that the crazy global warming hoax is going to cost us all lots and lots of heartache and money.