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> Technology improved over time but that had nothing to do with environmental regulations. The Honda CVCC engine which was the foundation that allowed Honda to
by davidgould 9y ago
> Technology improved over time but that had nothing to do with environmental regulations.
The Honda CVCC engine which was the foundation that allowed Honda to eat GM's lunch in the 70's and 80's was developed specifically as a response to the 1970 clean air act. Current 100,000 mile service intervals are required to meet California emissions regulations that require emissions related components work that long.