Re:NHTSA tells automakers not to comply with Massachusetts r...
by gamblor956 on Friday June 16, 2023 @02:05PM
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The problem is not the contents of the law.
The problem is the timeframe. The law was passed by voters in Nov 2020, and already took effect. For a minor part (like headlights) or something that can be swapped out, not a big deal. But we're talking about the underlying system that runs the car, which has been built up over decades and which both automakers and parts suppliers rely on. That's not something you just change overnight without careful design and testing.
The problem is the timeframe. The law was passed by voters in Nov 2020, and already took effect. For a minor part (like headlights) or something that can be swapped out, not a big deal. But we're talking about the underlying system that runs the car, which has been built up over decades and which both automakers and parts suppliers rely on. That's not something you just change overnight without careful design and testing.