Comment by close04
9 hours ago
You stumbled onto the pain point. The problem isn’t the intention but the execution. The EU historically has done a better job at nailing the execution of this type of regulation.
If it slows down innovation is debatable but even so there’s still a solid principle behind it, a small speed reduction can grant a huge efficiency gain. It’s usually a worthwhile compromise. You don’t run tour engine only in the red zone because that’s where it makes the most power.
> [...] a small speed reduction can grant a huge efficiency gain.
And customers directly benefit from the efficiency gain by burning through less fuel. So no need to decide for them.
The externalities affect everyone, including people who dont own cars.