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Hello,

I have read the materials and would like to applaud the efforts to
deliver a program which will direct a large portion of the
settlement towards balancing the equation by making VW invest in
Zero Emissions programs. 

I have had my Hyundai Tucson FCEV for almost three years now and
will be taking on another FCEV when my current lease is up. 

This is subject of my comments. Very encouraging to see that 25%
will go to programs to help enable zero emission option for low
income areas as this is fantastic. Looking to focus more charging
stations for EV's in public and health care related locations is
also a wonderful and deserving strategy.  

I was hoping to see a more solid segment that showed a hard
commitment to some of the money going towards continuing to build
out the Fuel Cell refueling infrastructure as well. 

Both EV and FCEV are wonderful answers to lowering emissions and
helping to curb our dependency on fossil fuels. FC's do not seem to
be getting the same "hard" plans and programs as EV's are in the
documents I have reviewed for this settlement. They are certainly
mentioned but in more general terms. 

Considering that VW has no plans for FC's in air public messaging
for future vehicles, it does seem that this program does still
favor VW in this area as opposed to being neutral and helping
support the Zero Emissions  for both technologies including all the
FC technology that Honda, Toyota and Hyundai continue to push
forward. 

So I hope there can be some improvement in the hard allocation of a
healthy portion (maybe 25%) toward delivering more FC refueling
locations as this strategy continues on its path to the final plan.


Thank you for your time,

Dave Uselton

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2016-12-14 18:11:16