Toyota Prius fails Georgia Emissions Test

RUU-CHAMA · April 17th, 2007, 1:17 AM

I'm sorry, this thread is useless, but I think this article is a teeny tiny bit funny.

http://www.dailytech.com/Toyota+Priu...rticle6931.htm

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Georgia flunks the Prius

Toyota may be flying high in eco-friendliness with its Prius hybrid car, but Georgia emissions testing equipment doesn't see it that way. 2004 Toyota Prius hybrids are now being required to go through emissions testing to complete yearly registration procedures, but the each and every one fails the test.

The emissions test requires that a probe be placed in the vehicle's exhaust pipe to measure the particulates emitted while the engine is at idle or the use of OBD-II to test 1996 and newer vehicles. The problem is that the Prius doesn't exactly "idle." When the Prius is "on" and at a standstill, the internal combustion engine (ICE) is stopped. If the ICE is not running at a constant idle speed, the emission test cannot complete and the vehicle fails.

Owners must still pay the $25 testing fee for the aborted test even though all emissions tests centers across the state of Georgia know ahead of time that the vehicle will fail the test. Heather Abrams of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division says that the Prius must take the doomed test regardless so that the vehicle information can be put into the state's system. Owners must take their failed emissions certificate to a GCAF Waiver Center to get permission to receive a new tag or call in with the code number on the aborted test.

"We don't want the consumer to have to go any further than necessary to get their tag," said Abrams.

"I don't think it's right that I have to pay $25 if their system can't even accommodate my car," said Prius owner Rich Harrelson. "Why don't just exempt the Prius in general?"

Perhaps Chuck McClellan of MidTown Emissions says it best, "They say no good deed goes unpunished. I guess this is one of those deals."

And before you think that the state is just trying to milk Prius owners out of $25 for a failed test, the state only gets 95 cents from every emissions test. The state is currently in the process of updating its system so that 2005 model year Prius hybrids will be accommodated. There is no word, however, on how other hybrids like the Civic Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid fair in testing.

American TG Man · April 17th, 2007, 1:29 AM

Ironic, isn't it. One of the most fuel efficient cars on sale, and it can't pass an emmisions test. Yes, I comprehend why it failed, but still...

Viper007Bond · April 17th, 2007, 1:43 AM

What's funny is that Toyota didn't think of this and make a way for the engine to run on command.

NecroJoe · April 17th, 2007, 2:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

What's funny is that Toyota didn't think of this and make a way for the engine to run on command.

I'm sure there's a way to get it to. I mean, when the battery isn't properly charged, it relies more on the engine...couldn't you just drain the battery, and the engine would HAVE to keep running? I'm sure there's some sort of "battery bypass" switch or function somewhere...maybe a jumper you can put in the fusebox or something.

Leonidae · April 17th, 2007, 4:32 AM

^

Scott · April 17th, 2007, 4:41 AM

Just test it on a dyno like they do diesel cars... problem solved.

bobo_1314 · April 17th, 2007, 5:44 AM

There is a mandatory emissions test here in BC that cars have to take every two years; I wonder how the Prius' compare with the results in Georgia. If the test here works with hybrids, then other states/provinces with mandatory emissions test should consider switching the system to accommodate such cars, since more and more people are going green these days.

bone · April 17th, 2007, 8:24 AM

that's just stupid

that's like failing an exam caus you didn't bring anything to write with

watto · April 17th, 2007, 8:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bone

that's just stupid

that's like failing an exam caus you didn't bring anything to write with

hehehe, that IS stupid.

Ventura6 · April 17th, 2007, 9:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bone

that's just stupid

that's like failing an exam caus you didn't bring anything to write with

It's more like failing an exam because the school locked all it's doors and declared a snow day.

anTo · April 18th, 2007, 12:54 AM

ya thats more like it

I'm not Takumi · April 18th, 2007, 1:04 AM

Georgia needs to come to the 21st century and dump that stupid emissions test.

andyhui01 · April 18th, 2007, 1:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bone

that's just stupid

that's like failing an exam caus you didn't bring anything to write with

wouldn't you fail then? I mean you don't have the equipment to write the answers even though you knew all of it

pfrocker · April 18th, 2007, 2:12 AM

It's just a thing to punish Prius drivers for having a Prius. Not complaining here images/smilies/smile.gif

Dark_Templer_102 · April 18th, 2007, 3:40 AM

I love the Georgia Emissions test....only need OBD-II and you are done...so easy.

I'm not Takumi · April 18th, 2007, 7:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pfrocker

It's just a thing to punish Prius drivers for having a Prius. Not complaining here images/smilies/smile.gif

Clarkson, is that you?

IceBone · April 18th, 2007, 7:34 AM

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Originally Posted by American TG Man

Ironic, isn't it. One of the most fuel efficient cars on sale, and it can't pass an emmisions test. Yes, I comprehend why it failed, but still...

Erm, no... most diesels these days get better mileage, and you come off worse in a prius, cause people think they're more efficient than diesels, which they're not.

It's not even the cleanest car in the world, which is easily beaten by some of the better petrols. And don't get me started on the pollution during the production of the lead batteries that power the damn thing.

It's all been discussed over and over again. The car's just useless.

bone · April 18th, 2007, 8:45 AM

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Originally Posted by andyhui01

wouldn't you fail then? I mean you don't have the equipment to write the answers even though you knew all of it

no, the professor would give me one of his to use

thedguy · April 18th, 2007, 6:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bone

that's just stupid

that's like failing an exam caus you didn't bring anything to write with

It's more like failing an exam because they failed to print the 2nd page of the test.

watisdis · April 18th, 2007, 7:07 PM

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But saving polar bears, of course, is not the point of a hybrid car. The point is not to save the planet but to be seen trying. I saw a Prius in California the other day with the registration plate “Hug Life” and that’s what the car does. It says to other road users, “Hey. I’ve spent a lot of money on this flimsy p.o.s. and I’m chewing a lot of fuel too. But I’m making a green statement.” Think of it, then, as a big metal beard, a pair of open-toed sandals with wheels, David Cameron with windscreen wipers. - Jeremy Clarkson

Good riddance.

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