First Name | Ann Catherine |
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Last Name | Keirns |
Email Address | annckeirns@hotmail.com |
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Subject | Clean and Green |
Comment | What battery electric vehicles (BEV) can address: NATIONAL SECURITY: Electric fuel is produced in the USA - no movement of or money to conflict-ridden regions with anti-American policies ENVIRONMENT: Reduction of greenhouse gasses. No tail pipe = no exhaust. US electricity is the only fuel source that keeps getting cleaner. In Ca, our electricity mix is muc h cleaner generally due to significant installations of wind! , solar, geothermal and hydro power. No need to drill in wildlife preserves - such as Alaska. Fueling infrastructure is already EVERYWHERE. PUBLIC HEALTH: Reduction in pollutants from million of cars in our communities = cleaner air for us to breathe and less asthma exacerbations. Remember, each internal combustion car is its own mini powerplant. We depend on each car owner to maintain their vehicle so it pollutes the least amount. Does this happen? How many gross polluters have you been behind? HUMAN RIGHTS: Many oil rich countries have regressive and deadly policies towards women, minorities an their own people in general. How much of our money goes to implementing these policies? SOCIAL JUSTICE: Many impoverished communities are located in urban areas and next to freeways. Think no idling vehicles and tailpipes. Also, with investment into this technology the prices for vehicles will decrease. Electric motors are hugely less complex than internal combustion motors. Maintenance (not including tires and wipers) can be VERY inexpensive. ECONOMIC: We all know the US' auto companies are losing market share to other competitors. It was announced earlier this week that Honda just overtook Chrysler on the list of top 5 automakers for example. These requirements will push them to innovate and compete in a direction the market is going - especially given gas prices. Plug-in hybrids and battery electric technology are one piece of the sustainable and renewable energy equation this nation needs to move into an economic renaissance. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-17 12:53:35 |
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