RDX Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle?
02-22-2006, 05:43 PM
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RDX Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle?
Do you think all RDX's will be 50-state compliant? (Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle )
I'm curious because my primary residence is California, where I'll need this, but if I buy Acura I will be buying from a dealership in Utah because I have a personal connection there and will get the best price.
If RDX's are not all 50 state compliant, should a Utah dealer be able to order me a 50-state compliant version?
I'm curious because my primary residence is California, where I'll need this, but if I buy Acura I will be buying from a dealership in Utah because I have a personal connection there and will get the best price.
If RDX's are not all 50 state compliant, should a Utah dealer be able to order me a 50-state compliant version?
02-23-2006, 10:42 PM
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This is an interesting question from a technical standpoint. One of the knocks against Turbos (from Hondas point of view) is their traditionally poor emissions. Having a huge cast iron turbo before the catalytic converter slows the heating of the cat and this increases cold start emissions (when emissions are the highest).
Sorry I don't have an answer about your 50 state question, but aren't most acuras currently 50 state cars?
Sorry I don't have an answer about your 50 state question, but aren't most acuras currently 50 state cars?
02-23-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Colin
This is an interesting question from a technical standpoint. One of the knocks against Turbos (from Hondas point of view) is their traditionally poor emissions. Having a huge cast iron turbo before the catalytic converter slows the heating of the cat and this increases cold start emissions (when emissions are the highest).
Sorry I don't have an answer about your 50 state question, but aren't most acuras currently 50 state cars?
Sorry I don't have an answer about your 50 state question, but aren't most acuras currently 50 state cars?
Thats a good question -- are all Acuras 50 state compliant (either LEV-2 or ULEV-2, not just LEV).
If all the current Acura models are, we can probably assume the RDX will be. But who knows, sounds like the turbo could throw a wrench in the mix.
02-23-2006, 11:13 PM
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Thats a good question -- are all Acuras 50 state compliant (either LEV-2 or ULEV-2, not just LEV).
If all the current Acura models are, we can probably assume the RDX will be. But who knows, sounds like the turbo could throw a wrench in the mix.
If all the current Acura models are, we can probably assume the RDX will be. But who knows, sounds like the turbo could throw a wrench in the mix.
02-23-2006, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by thorium
Thats a good question -- are all Acuras 50 state compliant (either LEV-2 or ULEV-2, not just LEV).
If all the current Acura models are, we can probably assume the RDX will be. But who knows, sounds like the turbo could throw a wrench in the mix.
If all the current Acura models are, we can probably assume the RDX will be. But who knows, sounds like the turbo could throw a wrench in the mix.
As for the RDX, given Honda/Acura's green tendency, I would imagine that it too would be.
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