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I am so pleased to see that California has initiated such an
innovative plan with their partnership with Better Place. You will
truely set the pace for the rest of the nation in this badly needed
plan. This type projet was outlined in Jeff Wilson's new book The
Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence NOW. It was thrilling
to see such projects already underway in America. It would cost the
equivalent of 60 cents a gallon to charge and drive an electric
car. The electricity to charge the car could also come from solar
or wind generated electricity. If all gasoline cars, trucks, and
suv’s instead had plug-in electric drive trains, the amount of
electricity needed to replace gasoline is about equal to the
estimated wind energy potential of the state of North Dakota. Why
don't we use some of the billions in bail out money to bail us out
of our dependence on foreign oil? This past year the high cost of
fuel so seriously damaged our economy and society that the ripple
effects will be felt for years to come. Why not invest in setting
up some alternative energy projects on a national basis, create
clean cheap electricity, create millions of badly needed new green
collar jobs, and get out from under our dependence on foreign oil.
What a win -win situation this will be. Congratulations!