EPA and CARB Emissions Testing Explained | Speed School Ep 6

Peter Treydte, Director of Emissions Compliance at SEMA, and former Banks employee explains EPA and CARB emissions testing and why it's so grueling. Gale discusses the past, present, and future of hybrid, hydrogen, diesel, gas, and electric vehicles. The two laugh about stories from Banks' early years. Gale answers your questions.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 How Gale and Peter met
13:00 Peter learns about emissions
14:54 Gale's history with CARB
20:00 CARB compliance
25:40 History of SEMA
34:50 EPA emissions guidelines
54:58 The emissions test origen is hilarious
55:50 Gale's hydrogen BMW
68:23 Gale answers questions
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[@sixter4157]

Really enjoyed the conversation of what goes on behind the scenes. I worked as a production welder for JBA Headers in the early 2000's. I welded many a "CARB Certified" badge on headers. I once had the opportunity to make the trip to pick up a car from a test lab. I drove up with our R&D guy. I don't remember where it was, but for some reason Ontario, CA stands out for me.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

While I understand that electric motor technology is only starting to come into it's own (smaller, more powerful motors), I'm surprised that engines aren't spinning generators and running traction motors, similar to locomotives. It's a basic technology that's been around for a hundred years, but it's only been utilized in large equipment.

[@robby844]

The very first hybrid vehicle was made in 1899... as a mechanic on heavy equipment I can say that the equipment that is hybrid is down roughly the sane amount of time that it is running... our mechanical (engine, transmission, transfer case, differentials) run 24/7 with 0 issues.

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

I agree

[@JayRussellDuramax]

@@robby844 He's not suggesting a hybrid, though. This is a single source of power, and it's extremely reliable - hence his reference to locomotives.

[@robby844]

@@JayRussellDuramax I suggest you look up and understand the term "hybrid". Hybrid doesn't need to involve batteries at all.

[@JayRussellDuramax]

@@robby844 Hybrid: A vehicle with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, each of which can propel it. The key here is that the engine is not directly propelling the vehicle, therefore it is not a hybrid. The engine is solely being used to generate electricity.

[@ryanallen7044]

Peter tryde is such a good dude ! Loved working with him

[@Garth2011]

Electric vehicles require battery maintenance (recharged). The electric grid in this country mostly use natural gas turbine generators. All that the electric plan does is shift where the emissions are emitted, instead of on the many roads and cities by vehicles, its emitted at the power generation stations.

[@karlkiernan6863]

As an English man, I have found this very interesting. The talk about the EPA was very informative as this is something I wanted to understand better due to watching other US based tuners constantly taking issue with the EPA over the fines they have been handing out to cowboy tuners. You guys are way ahead of us in the UK with the EPA. Thanks, Karl Also, I have watched Gale for a while now and have learned much from him he is one very intelligent and engaging gentleman.

[@wi.dave3812]

Another great conversation with Gale, thank you

[@Garth2011]

California needs to be controlled by the Feds more. It doesn't make any sense that one state (or two) out of 50 come up with standards that are different than the majority. It seems that CA is simply trying to create and grow useless jobs under the guise of clean air. They are trying to phase out natural gas in residential homes, fireplaces, gas water heaters, HVAC, gas BBQ's and small engine lawn products under the belief that California will save the globe. Seems rather useless to put the CA public at the high expense while other states and countries are "dirty".

[@cucvfarmer]

Banks quit selling their 6.2 sidewinder kit a few years ago. I wish the would bring it back for 6.2/6.5. Maybe stock 500- 1000 until they sell out and then stock more.

[@FlatLineRacing4650]

Maybe one of you could answer this question. I know people personally that have been visited by the EPA. So my question is why does the EPA feel a need to wear a gun on their side when visiting these facilities? It seems way out of the realm of the issue at hand. Thanks

[@timsmothers8740]

An Introduction to all of The Federal Agencies that were buying Arm's and very large amounts of Ammunition During The Obama years if I'm remembering correctly, lots of people wondering why The EPA Needed 350,000 rounds of Handgun Rounds. And probably driving around with a Long Gun in The Trunk. Which BTW probably wouldn't qualify as Safe Storage, in Today's World.

[@robby844]

What do you mean by "gun on their side"?

[@FlatLineRacing4650]

The EPA agents fiscally carry a loaded gun when going into tuning companys parts distributors mom and pop small garages. IMO there is no need to carry a firearm when investigating these companies that are just simply making parts and selling parts. The mom-and-pop shops with a two-bay shop just doing basic maintenance and the tuning facilities.

[@robby844]

@@FlatLineRacing4650 you got video of it? I've never seen an EPA agent carrying. Company I worked for used to get monthly inspections.

[@FlatLineRacing4650]

@@robby844 Here is a comment from a former Banks power employee and now is employed by SEMA. This was his response to my question. Tim Smothers 5 hours ago An Introduction to all of The Federal Agencies that were buying Arm's and very large amounts of Ammunition During The Obama years if I'm remembering correctly, lots of people wondering why The EPA Needed 350,000 rounds of Handgun Rounds. And probably driving around with a Long Gun in The Trunk. Which BTW probably wouldn't qualify as Safe Storage, in Today's World. I have More just need a little time to go through it.

[@campervanbug7658]

Thank you for giving our troops the power to keep America free👍

[@jessegregoryCREEKSQUAD]

Love the content and picked up alot, u should do one with HP academy here in new Zealand 🇳🇿 would definitely be an interesting podcast they do them aswell

[@bridgetkorns8174]

Love Pete. He's the best.

[@JC-yt1pm]

I think if they can get a cheap way to produce large amounts of hydrogen you will see hydrogen fuel cell hybrids. Charge the battery up and use the hydrogen as needed. A diesel electric hybrid would be nice. I am curios is they would add generators to trailers for braking and extra charging. .

[@rickallen9864]

Peter is a great person

[@crooke80]

Epic cast guys ⛽🥰

[@michaellee5399]

I enjoy driving my diesel pickup, wish I could do some upgrades to it.

[@errhka]

Banks please hire me so then I can work at carb with industry knowledge! sincerely - a recent chemistry grad that loves cars

[@bankspower]

Are you located in SoCal?

[@errhka]

@@bankspower yes!

[@danielb-c9100]

What happened to banks bank's side Winder alternate

[@jnzkngs]

If only SEMA could recruit engineers to apply for CARB jobs...

[@laynedouglas5105]

Ford is advertising an F150 Hybrid Truck for sale.

[@crooke80]

Nobody wants new vehicles, old vehicles have serious cult followings, especially here in the uk, the beauty of being a grease monkey you can pick your favourite engine and make it fit ❤ ive started a twin charged super turbo vw caddy pickup, home built Renault engine in the boot rwd. Done so many engine conversions and restorations, we love our old vehicles here

[@justinjones5288]

Kory and the fellas in Epa i dont think like each other

[@JayRussellDuramax]

Has there ever been a case where someone "deleted" their emissions equipment yet still passed emissions?

[@asheetuglasse]

I'm sure many could pass the "emission" test but you'd fail the visual test of smog. An LS swapped 72 c10 with longtubes & straight pipe will run cleaner than the factory 72 setup

[@JayRussellDuramax]

@@asheetuglasse How would you fail the visual test if it's not producing smoke? Also, you can make old-school engines run cleanly with EFI. It's really not hard. Even a properly tuned carburetor can run cleanly.

[@asheetuglasse]

@@JayRussellDuramax visual as in emissions equipment missing or unplugged. I failed the visual portion of a smog test for having an edelbrock air cleaner instead of the factory one years ago. A carb can run clean but the point is you can run cleaner and still be illegal. It sucks for the car community

[@JayRussellDuramax]

@@asheetuglasse Oh, ok. That makes more sense. That's so stupid that you can actually BE clean, yet you fall "emissions" because you don't have factory equipment. I'm so glad we don't have that nonsense here in Kentucky.

[@asheetuglasse]

@@JayRussellDuramax yea it sucks for us in California guess that's why all mine have had stuff fall off and have Oregon plates 😂😂

[@REDLINEBECKONZ]

Turbo diesel hybrid EV??? I think you are on to something sir Gale Banks...

[@bill2178]

mo durmax vidys

[@kricketscreations4887]

Say that wind solar don't pollute but they got to bury wind turbines and when they spring oil leaks all over the place then you got solar panels what do they do with that when have to get rid of it and how much pollution is being cause to make batteries an all this stuff the true facts of it all 🤔