November 02, 2011

Light-Colored Cars Get Better Mileage

That is, if you are running the air conditioner.

I never understood why anyone in the sunny Southwest would buy a black car or truck, but some do. They're looking cool while being hot—and not in a good way.

3 comments:

  1. Darrell4:28 PM

    Oh, it's the same as the recent arguments for white roofs on houses. I don't buy it--dark/black absorbs better than light/white, but it also radiates better. On balance, I'd say there's zero advantage.

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  2. I think you are leaving out the human need to cool down without waiting for the black car to radiate on its own.

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  3. Anonymous7:29 PM

    Recent radio broadcast. (I don't remember by who)
    white is the most produced color of automotive paint. According to automotive paint manufacturers.

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Play nice, now.