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In Texas, the emissions test they did consisted of plugging the computer into the OBD-II port (at least for vehicles that have one) to check for CEL/codes and checking that the gas cap held pressure. If California is checking for CEL or codes, the higher rate of battery failure in Honda hybrids probably accounts for most of their failures. Also, a Honda hybrid can still drive with a dead battery, while a Toyota hybrid couldn't even start up to drive to the testing station. Only a new battery would allow it to be driveable again, which would clear the code.
And could California add a safety inspection? I saw many vehicles with burned out lights when I lived there. I would rather the cars around me be checked for functioning brakes and lights than pollution.
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