First Name | Ron |
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Last Name | Freund |
Email Address | chairman@eaaev.org |
Affiliation | Electric Auto Association |
Subject | Proposed Modifications to the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate |
Comment | To: California Air Resources Board Re: March 27 Hearing on Modifications to Zero Emissions Vehicle Regulation. I currently own a dream machine, driving a Zero Emission Electric Vehicle that was made available by one automaker to meet the bold California Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation. Like many other electric vehicle drivers, my car is powered by electricity from my roof top solar array with no emissions at all. Unfortunately due to weakening of this regulation in 2003, this automotive option has not been available to California consumer's for several years. The Air Resources Board should understand that the Zero Emissions Vehicle program can not be considered a research program. It was clearly defined as a production quota for automakers who wanted to continue to do business in the state. Technology has advanced significantly since 1990. The number of vehicles, as well as their size and power have undermined reductions in tailpipe emissions. With greater understanding of climate changing emissions we are moving now to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. California is being watched by consumers worldwide. Our regulations are being emulated by numerous other states representing over half of the American population. The overwhelmingly positive experience of thousands of electric vehicle drivers over the last decade proves that the technology is mature and available. Given a chance, many more consumers could enjoy never having to go to the corner gas station to take a serious bite out of their earnings. The state would have an easier time attaining its AB32 goals as well. Your staff proposal (the ISOR) unfortunately will only further delay progress in this vital area. I request that the board to direct its staff to modify the proposed regulatory changes to require the full 25,000 ZEVs which automakers had promised for 2012-2014. Further, create a separate requirement for plug-in hybrids that lets them replace the dirtiest vehicles in CARB's regulations, rather than the cleanest ZEVs. All of Californian should have the choice that I had, to drive emission free. Ron Freund Chairman Electric Auto Association PO Box 639 Los Altos, CA 94023-0639 -- |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-23 15:50:12 |
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