So, with a less powerful motor, you spend more time vacuuming, so the end result is no net reduction in energy usage or maybe even increased energy usage.
Smart move there, EU.
Why not just outlaw vacuum cleaners and mandate the use of brooms?
“Open ze door, comrade, ve are here to inspekt your vacuum cleaner!”
It’s the same way with flush toilets. sure, you save money and water on every flush. Unless you have to flush it twice. Or three times. As you often have to.
CC
Yes, like low volume toilets that you must flush 3 times.
Civilization is marching backwords.
So, with a less powerful motor, you spend more time vacuuming, so the end result is no net reduction in energy usage or maybe even increased energy usage.
BTTT
Before we look down on the EU, let’s remember we live in a country where you have to flush the toilet 3 (or more) times to get anything to go down.
Why not outlaw rugs? It would make more sense than outlawing the most efficient ways to keep them clean and germ free. (I’m being facetious)