First Name | Craig |
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Last Name | Collins |
Email Address | ccollins@igc.org |
Affiliation | CSU East Bay |
Subject | Zero emission vehicle regs. |
Comment | Dear CARB, Please do NOT weaken the current Zero Emission Vehicle regulations. Zero emission vehicles reduce air pollution and help combat climate change which could have serious consequences for California (& the planet). This is the time to strengthen, not weaken, these requirements. As a potential car purchaser, I am concerned about pollution as well as the high price of gasoline. I would very much like to have the option of purchasing a zero emission vehicle and reducing my own impact in these areas. This is unlikely to come to pass, though, if automakers are only required to make 150 ZEV vehicles per year. Finally, I fully support the staff's proposal to significantly increase the number of plug-in hybrids that must be produced and appreciate staff's vision in including these cars in the ZEV requirements. A plug-in hybrid that has an all-electric range, but that also runs on gasoline when the battery is empty, is a great option for consumers like me. Sincerely, Craig Collins, Ph.D. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-26 09:32:44 |
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