| First Name | Paul |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Guzyk |
| Email Address | paul@3prongpower.com |
| Affiliation | 3Prong Power Inc, Berkeley |
| Subject | PHEVs are still insignificant in the large picture |
| Comment | It is too early to heavily regulate the aftermarket PHEV industry. Imagine if government had regulated the Internet in the 1990's. The Internet (as we know it) may never have happened. Internet related busineses now provide jobs for tens of thousands of Californians. We have an opportunity for California to be a world leader in the electrification of the automobile. Most of the PHEV development and innovation is happening here in California. Let's keep California a leader in green tech and foster entrepreneurs. There are 32 million cars in California 320,000* Prius Hybrids 500* Plug In Hybrids As of Jan 2009, Less than 1/5th of 1% of California Hybrids are Plug In Hybrids. Until the number reaches 3-5% of hybrids, let the PHEV industry evolve with looser regulations. Heavy regulation at this time will force the innovative startups out of business. Paul Guzyk co-founder 3Prong Power Inc. (*conservative estimates) |
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| Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2009-01-21 11:18:08 |
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