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Automobile Enthusiasts

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2. In the 70s

Sat Aug 30, 2025, 04:37 AM

Aug 30

The Nevada highway patrol switched to white painted car roofs and saved money on fuel costs to keep the cabins air-conditioned.

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Car colours and climate change: How your car's paint job worsens the urban heat island effect [View all] littlemissmartypants Aug 29 OP

I've lived Florida my whole life and always have a white car. Phoenix61 Aug 29 #1

In the 70s Old Crank Aug 30 #2

An aside comment Old Crank Aug 30 #3

Interesting! I'm going to have to try that! ... littlemissmartypants Aug 30 #4

Have your seat belt on Old Crank Aug 30 #5

Snort! Roger that! 🤭 littlemissmartypants Aug 30 #6