Oct 14 2007
Toyota gets backlashed but why doesn’t anyone mention greenhouse gasses?
According to an article from EcoGeek.com Toyota joined GM and Ford in opposing a law that would require more efficient vehicles. “The Union of Concerned Scientists, Tom Friedman and others are asking why…and whether Toyota still deserves it’s Green Image.”
And I’m asking why isn’t anyone talking about greenhouse gasses? So much that is being said fossil fuels right now is so off the topic it’s not even funny. Try this. Go to epa.gov/greenvehicles. Do a sort on the “greenhouse gasses” column. The Toyota Prius (OK I admit I bought one a few years ago) comes out at the top of the list.
There’s a lot of things I’m not happy about with my Prius, like the 40 pounds of nickel-metal hydride in the back. Not only do I have to figure out what to do with it after only 100,000 miles, but I also have to pay three grand if I want replacement batteries. (Bio-diesel is looking pretty good right now.)
What I don’t like about this campaign against Toyota is the tone of moral outrage and righteous indignation some commentators are managing. It’s a car company folks, and there’s no shortage of felony corporate polluters out there if you really want to go after someone.