| Comment | Dear Chair Nichols and Members of the Board,
I urge you to approve the strengthened staff proposal for the
Advanced Clean Trucks ("ACT") Rule. I feel strongly about this rule
because the sooner and faster we start the transition to zero
emission trucks the cleaner the air in the East Bay where I live
will become. In addition, please commit to timelines for
transitioning to electric trucks in California. This will send a
clear signal that most trucks should become electric by 2040.
This proposal should add about 8,000 high quality jobs. It will
turn what was once a polluting industry into a green one. Electric
vehicles save money in fuel and operation costs, which results in
lower costs for businesses and consumers. As we come out of the
COVID-19 crisis, job creation will be paramount and this proposal
would help to get us back on our feet.
Thank you.
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