Tesla motors is a really cool company. Everybody loves the idea of a super efficient, super fast sports car. Sure the first Tesla roadster is a bit… fuglish… but its not terrible. Sure the transmissions are not strong enough, but that can be fixed as well. Its a pretty strong concept overall.

However, Tesla motors was unable to meet the “advanced” airbag regulations put down by the federal government. So what do they do? Tesla asks for a special exemption from the rules, because they cant afford to bring it up to spec, and because they are green, they get it.

Lame.

Why cant we make ultralight four wheel vehicles so long as they get x-miles to the gallon? Because we aren’t Tesla.

Lame. Just because you are green, doesnt mean you should get special treatment on saftey. Or, saftey laws should be amended to make advanced airbags optional for everyone.

Fair is fair.

Special treatment for the loose.

-The Digital Kitty

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/01/feds-exempt-tes.html