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Terry Burtz, Calif · 03-13-2016, 11:43 PM

Consider yourself very lucky if you can purchase a new car with a manual transmission.

Where I live in California (Silicon Valley), air pollution is controlled and enforced by 3 overlapping agencies.

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) sets standards throughout the United States.

CARB (California Air Resources Board) sets more restrictive standards throughout California.

BAAQMD (Bay Area Air Quality Management District) sets even more restrictive standards where I live.

To comply, most new cars need to have automatic transmissions that are computer controlled with multiple sensors to meet the standards imposed.

Fortunately, older cars are "grandfathered" and don't need to meet current standards.

03-13-2016, 11:43 PM	#69
Terry Burtz, Calif Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Campbell,CA, USA Posts: 320	Re: Who still uses a 'stick shift' in their modern vehicle ? Consider yourself very lucky if you can purchase a new car with a manual transmission. Where I live in California (Silicon Valley), air pollution is controlled and enforced by 3 overlapping agencies. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) sets standards throughout the United States. CARB (California Air Resources Board) sets more restrictive standards throughout California. BAAQMD (Bay Area Air Quality Management District) sets even more restrictive standards where I live. To comply, most new cars need to have automatic transmissions that are computer controlled with multiple sensors to meet the standards imposed. Fortunately, older cars are "grandfathered" and don't need to meet current standards.