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I ask that the Air Resources Board limit regulation of the PHEV
Aftermarket industry to protect the spirit of innovation currently
in flower.

I drive much more than average for my work in construction. For
one, such as myself, to have access to clean transportation would
be of great benefit to the effort to reduce pollution by
green-house gasses. I am very interested in the development of PHEV
technology for light truck applications.

I am concerned that this nascent industry may be adversely
impacted by injudicious regulation. We need as many new ideas to
have a chance to face the test of the real world as can be
imagined. Ill effects from poor design or process will be limited
due to the small number of units made. Time for stricter regulation
for test procedures and parts certification would be more
appropriate later, when a few designs are beginning to dominate the
market.

I urge the Air Resources Board to exercise restraint in its
efforts; the benefits to society from these emerging technologies
is of great value to society; and the impacts to a young industry
may be to our detriment.

Thank you,
Stephen H. Foster
Concord, California