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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.