First Name | Mark D |
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Last Name | Larsen |
Email Address | yanquetino@casteyanqui.com |
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Subject | Please don't KILL the electric car again! |
Comment | I have written to you before about this matter, but it is so important --so absolutely crucial-- that I must reiterate my feedback. Let me begin by stating that I support Governor Schwarzenegger's goal to reduce greenhouse emissions 25% by 2020. As I'm sure you are aware, the most efficient and timely way of reaching said goal is through the use of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) --like the pure electric Tesla Roadster that the Governor has purchased for Maria. You can therefore understand why I am deeply shocked to learn that CARB is proposing to REDUCE the number of ZEVs required for 2012-2014 from 0.4% to 0.04%, i.e., a mere 2,500 cars, 1/10th the original goal of 25,000! This is unconcienable! What in the world is CARB thinking? With so many EVs on the horizon, said recommendation makes no sense whatsoever. Not only is Telsa producing its electric Roadster, but by 2012 Phoenix Motorcars (in Ontario) and Aptera (in Carlsbad) will also be selling their electric vehicles. Then there are the models anticipated from Think (the City and the Ox), Subaru (the R1e and G4e), Mitsubishi (the iMiEV and iMiEV Sport), Nissan (the electric Cube), Miles Automotive (the Javlon XS500), and Venture Vehicles (the VentureOne). ZENN and Zap have also indicated that they intend to produce highway-capable EVs by that time. At this very moment Toyota is testing plug-in versions of the Prius. And even General Motors has announced its Volt series hybrid. In short, CARB staff members appear woefully unaware of what solutions are available. Please INCREASE the number of ZEVs required by 2012 --NOT decrease it to even lower than what was mandated a decade ago! For the sake of future generations and the planet in general, let's do the RIGHT THING here! |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-13 09:14:41 |
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