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Old 11-06-2020, 02:52 PM   #242 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Originally Posted by JSH View Post
The Oregon Portland Metro area requires auto emission testing because we failed national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for decades. As of 2017 we are no longer in violation but Oregon has decided to keep DEQ inspections in order to stay in compliance. Better to stay in compliance than be under a federal mandate and review.
How long do you think DEQ will be around after significant EV market penetration? Any prediction for what year we would drop DEQ?
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