SANTO DOMINGO.- The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill aimed at spurring the import of “non-conventional vehicles,” whose author Santiago deputy Victor Suarez called of paramount importance for the local market given the unstable oil prices.
"This law seeks to meet the country's commitments with international conventions on environmental protection, through promoting biodiversity and reducing pollution, to ensure a healthy and balanced environment for all Dominicans," the lawmaker said.
The deputy said encouraging the use of clean energy in the country's vehicles will be the first push to curtail the release of pollutants to the atmosphere and reduce oil consumption, leading to lowering the demand for foreign currencies.
Written by: anthonyC, 19 Jun 2012 6:34 PM
From: United States
prepare for the economic and ecological disaster that is "non-conventional vehicles"
From: Dominican Republic
Well what else would we expect from AC..
With nothing to back up the "economic and ecological disaster" statement...
From: Dominican Republic
how much thats gonna cost?
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... ((You're blind to the fact that you're blind))
That means his girl lee-flea will be making less at the pump
From: United States
all the Hipo voters would advocate for a burro to ride...
From: Iceland, Haitians out of DR.
How about we start our own car industry, renewable/biodegradable materials and that are powered by alternative energy!
Viva la Rep. Dominicana !
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
How about a law that would force all politikeros to sell/destroy/dispose of the ridiculously expensive rides, like Julio Cesar Valentin with his Maserati??
There is a tax "reform" in the making, and I for one oppose any new taxes until those parasites straighten out their act, the whole nine yards.
Written by: RoyStone, 20 Jun 2012 6:14 AM
From: Australia
The most environmentally friendly car for the Dominican Republic would be one with windows that don't open, so Dominicans can't throw their rubbish out the window any more. Another environmentally friendly modification would be super-power headphones to deafen the occupants with Hip Hop, bore them to death with, Meringue or anesthetize them with Bachata, not the innocent victims outside the vehicle as is the current practice.
Written by: Vivacuba, 20 Jun 2012 6:47 AM
From: Dominican Republic
washington will make a law for this. your concerns are being heard
Written by: RoyStone, 20 Jun 2012 7:17 AM
From: Australia
Vivacuba,
Is that Washington D.C. or Washington Heights?
From: Iceland, Haitians out of DR.
lol Roy
From: United States
lol Roy, still howling.
"The most environmentally friendly car for the Dominican Republic would be one with windows that don't open, so Dominicans can't throw their rubbish out the window"
Written by: anthonyC, 20 Jun 2012 8:34 AM
From: United States
Written by: stillhere,
"Well what else would we expect from AC..
With nothing to back up the "economic and ecological disaster" statement..."
Really?
Who is going to train people on how to handle electric cars after accidents? Hybrids? How about the cases of flaming Chevy Volt? What about battery disposal?
What about the costs to charge?
Trust me Stillhere, I know way more about "alternative energy" vehicles than you can possibly even comprehend?
Written by: zooma, 20 Jun 2012 8:46 AM
From: United States
The is nothing more than a law with an hidden agenda to benefit the politicos who can purchase these unique rides tax free and then resell them to family and friends drooling to be owners of a hot item.
Written by: Escott, 20 Jun 2012 11:35 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
Now this guy is a Freakin Idiot. He is in Iceland and worried about Hatians in the DR. What a freakin Hippocrit and a dope. They should throw your sleeZebag arse out of Iceland.
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elanonimo, 19 Jun 2012 9:34 PM
From: Iceland, Haitians out of DR.
How about we start our own car industry, renewable/biodegradable materials and that are powered by alternative energy!
Viva la Rep. Dominicana !
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From: Dominican Republic
Again
Well what else would we expect from AC..
"Trust me Stillhere, I know way more about "alternative energy" vehicles than you can possibly even comprehend?"
Do you really.. where did you learn this...?? I didn't know the NRA website covered "alternative energy vehicles" or from the creditable Heartland Institute??? hahahahhahaha
I'm not going to bother with someone who believes them self to be the authority on everything and makes the assumption everyone else knows nothing....
I honestly feel sorry for you..
From: Canada
Hold up a second.......
I understand that the hydro grid in the DR is fragile even when it's working at its optimum. What happens if sales of this electro-car take off and there are a squillion of them on charge at the same time? Am I right about this? Is the grid easily sidelined?
Does the RD have proper disposition facilities for the batteries once they're fubar?
I mean, it's a great idea to save the environment, but what are the peripheral, aftermarket, support, and maintenance costs? Is the infrastructure in place and operational? Upon the first fender bender at least one - or perhaps all - of those facilities will be required to kick in to take the fallout.
......just asking.
Written by: RoyStone, 20 Jun 2012 1:56 PM
From: Australia
When a Dominican buys a vehicle, the only environmental consideration is, it must have a sound-system louder than the next guy's. When driving on Dominican roads, one would be forgiven for thinking that blowing clouds of smoke is a desirable feature.
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Well what else would we expect from AC..
With nothing to back up the "economic and ecological disaster" statement...
all the Hipo voters would advocate for a burro to ride...
Viva la Rep. Dominicana !
There is a tax "reform" in the making, and I for one oppose any new taxes until those parasites straighten out their act, the whole nine yards.
Is that Washington D.C. or Washington Heights?
lol Roy, still howling.
"The most environmentally friendly car for the Dominican Republic would be one with windows that don't open, so Dominicans can't throw their rubbish out the window"
"Well what else would we expect from AC..
With nothing to back up the "economic and ecological disaster" statement..."
Really?
Who is going to train people on how to handle electric cars after accidents? Hybrids? How about the cases of flaming Chevy Volt? What about battery disposal?
What about the costs to charge?
Trust me Stillhere, I know way more about "alternative energy" vehicles than you can possibly even comprehend?
The is nothing more than a law with an hidden agenda to benefit the politicos who can purchase these unique rides tax free and then resell them to family and friends drooling to be owners of a hot item.
-------------------------------
elanonimo, 19 Jun 2012 9:34 PM
From: Iceland, Haitians out of DR.
How about we start our own car industry, renewable/biodegradable materials and that are powered by alternative energy!
Viva la Rep. Dominicana !
-----------------------]
Well what else would we expect from AC..
"Trust me Stillhere, I know way more about "alternative energy" vehicles than you can possibly even comprehend?"
Do you really.. where did you learn this...?? I didn't know the NRA website covered "alternative energy vehicles" or from the creditable Heartland Institute??? hahahahhahaha
I'm not going to bother with someone who believes them self to be the authority on everything and makes the assumption everyone else knows nothing....
I honestly feel sorry for you..
Hold up a second.......
I understand that the hydro grid in the DR is fragile even when it's working at its optimum. What happens if sales of this electro-car take off and there are a squillion of them on charge at the same time? Am I right about this? Is the grid easily sidelined?
Does the RD have proper disposition facilities for the batteries once they're fubar?
I mean, it's a great idea to save the environment, but what are the peripheral, aftermarket, support, and maintenance costs? Is the infrastructure in place and operational? Upon the first fender bender at least one - or perhaps all - of those facilities will be required to kick in to take the fallout.
......just asking.