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Written by Andrew, Editor, Porsche360.com   
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
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As with all automakers, Porsche has it's own battles with environmentalists who are calling
for a reduction in green house gases. And, to Porsche's credit, they have responded quickly.
They recently announced plans for a hybrid Cayenne, which should be in showrooms by the
end of this decade. Bloomberg.com has an interesting article by Doron Levin where he talks
about the possible future of sports cars in Europe, if the global alarmists have their way.

If one of the more extreme responses to global warming comes true, driving a sports car
anywhere but on a racetrack might be relegated to history's dustbin.

 And the politicians join in lockstep with the global warming advocates.

Chris Davies, a British member of the European Parliament, is proposing one of the
most-extreme measures -- a prohibition on any car that goes faster than 162 kilometers
(101 miles) an hour, a speed that everything from the humble Honda Civic on up can
exceed. He ridiculed fast cars as "boys' toys."

 If accepted, Davies plan would go into effect in 2013. Why do some elected officials feel they
know better and are better qualified to make decisions for us? As more options come available
to buyers, they will make choices based on what they feel is best for them. Forcing automakers
to meet emission regulations too early will only drive costs up, thus making it less affordable for
consumers. Let consumers drive demand, innovation will follow with the price of research and
development spread over a period of time the automakers can accept. Being reasonable will
benefit everyone.





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