First Name | Dr. D. Mark |
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Last Name | Haines |
Email Address | mark@serieshybrid.com |
Affiliation | Freedom Formula Foundation |
Subject | CARB decision discussed at GM-Volt townhall meeting at NYC Auto Show |
Comment | Dear Ms. Nichols, I'm a member of the GM-Volt Nation interest group, and last night I attended the "GM Volt Nation Townhall Meeting" at the New York Auto Show where GM Vice Chairman for Product Development, Bob Lutz, stated that "the Chevy Volt will change the way America drives; like the Model T, it will revolutionize transportation in America". More details on our website at www.freedomformula.org . Ms Nichols, I'm afraid the CARB may enact regulations that do not encourage the type of vehicle (a gas-electric Plug-In Series Hybrid) represented by the Chevy Volt; WHICH DELIVERS A NET EFFECT OF 150 MILES PER GALLON when analyzed against the average American's driving patterns. Please make sure the CARB doesn't lose sight of their end goal, which is to reduce fuel consumption and therefore EVERY FORM OF POLLUTANT AND CONTAMINANT THAT COMES OUT OF AN EXHAUST PIPE. So, let's cut to the core issue and encourage the CARB to get out of the technology game and instead address the BOTTOM LINE, which is the total fossil fuel impact of vehicles sold statewide by each manufacturer. Simply stated, something like: "The total emissions of all cars you sell in CA (in terms of gallons of fuel consumed) must drop by 10% (compared to 2007) in 2012 and drop 5% per year after that, until we have a net reduction of 75%. You can use any technologies, combination of hybrids, smaller-lighter cars, all-electric, fuel-cell, hydrogen etc, only THE BOTTOM LINE counts. It's not the TECHNOLOGY, it's the EFFICIENCY. I'd LOVE for Gov Schwarzeneger to adopt a twist on Bill Clinton's famous mantra, namely..."IT'S THE EFFICIENCY STUPID!" Can't you hear it; with the same accent and tempo as "I'll Be Back". Physics dictates how much energy is required to accelerate a car from 0 to V miles/hour ( using the formula E = (1/2)mV2 ); so the real question that CARB should regulate is "HOW MUCH FUEL DID IT TAKE TO GET YOU TO V"? That figure (Energy / Amount of Fuel) is called EFFICIENCY; thus "It's The Efficiency Stupid"; and a series hybrid is 50% more efficient than a conventional car. So let's ask a simple question of the Board: "Is it better for the state of California if by 2015 : 1. 20% of the cars reduce fuel consumption by 50% or 2. 1% of the cars reduce fuel consumption by 100%? Answer: Option 1 is TEN TIMES BETTER ! So just focus on the BOTTOM LINE, keep the formulas simple and keep the end goal in sight by reducing fuel consumption and therefore EVERY pollutant associated with it. And most of all, keep the potential solutions affordable for a large percentage of California's citizens. Yours Truly, Dr. D. Mark Haines, Director Freedom Formula Foundation 7777 N. Wickham Rd, Ste 12-118 Suntree, FL 32940 www.freedomformula.org (321)917-5323 |
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Original File Name | LyleDennis_withBobLutz.JPG |
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-20 11:07:23 |
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