Just a side note, as emissions killing the gasoline engine always comes up in these conversations. Detroit (or what's left of it) has applied so many controls that the modern gas burning car has nothing left at the tailpipe but hot air, yet is is pushed to the head of the line at causing global warming and hurting the environment. There is little mention of the off-shore countries who's record on pollution is so bad that people dare not go out without a filter mask. It has been that way for decades, and continues. Also, the cars we worked on in the 40's, 50's, and 60's were approachable and could easily be fixed, in most cases with minimal knowledge and tools. Today's technology requires one to be a plumber, electronics wiz, and have $$$ in tools and the ability to use it. This will kill a hoppy faster than anything else and stifle any interest in mechanics.
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