First Name | Ashay |
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Last Name | Chaudhary |
Email Address | ashayc@hotmail.com |
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Subject | Mandate for cleaner air via ZEVs & PHEVs |
Comment | I support an agenda to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order for us and our future generations at least the same (if not better) quality of life in the future. The most promising way to reach this goal is to give consumers the choice to buy Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Even though most of the technologies required are already available (and have been for a while), these need the support of mass production to make them economically feasible. As history has shown, the automakers and the energy companies would rather compromise the future of our progeny and make a profit today, than make the correct choices. If the California Air Resources Board reduces the number of ZEVs/PHEVs required of automakers, this is a significant step backwards. This country needs a progressive state like California to continue to lead the way rather than relegate itself to a follower. While I would love to have a long range ZEV, I have realized that I really don't need it most of the time. So I am taking the step to make the right choice today - and will be selling one of my ICE vehicles and replacing with a ZEV. But I need a viable option for a long range vehicle. My situation is not unique, most of American households are in the same situation. We need CARB to make the right choices in fulfilling its mission!! Don't change the mandate by reducing requirements, increase them instead!! |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-15 16:43:10 |
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