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I am writing to ask the California Air Resources Board to amend the
regulations requiring expensive testing for PHEVs.  Energy
independence and climate change are huge challenges and for
California to continue to be a leader in clean technology,  CARB
needs to foster and enable nascent technology, not drive small
start ups out of business.  I realize there are concerns about the
catalytic converters and gasoline vapors but I believe that much of
the debate is academic and know that A123 easily passed the smog
test last year (though they likely couldn't afford the expense of
your  testing requirements).   Instead of regulating with a heavy
hand, CARB should work with these small companies and help them
navigate a path to success and ensure that California remains a
technology leader.  

As to the extended warranty requirements for the additional
batteries, to require small garage to warranty a battery for 10
years when its failure means that the car will revert to being a
regular hybrid seems onerous.  Better to leave the warranty
decision to the market place.  Consumers can decide how long a
warranty they need and as companies offer different options the
market will sort it out.