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Members of the Air Resources Board,
  It has recently come to my attention that you are considering
imposing new testing on electric car conversions that would place
devestating costs on fledging independent electric vehicle
producers.  Stipulations and testing that would stifle and stop the
advancement, competition and production of viable electric vehicles
created by small independent companies. 
  We know, of course, that the near-sighted big three auto makers
are once again attempting to thwart needed change and advancement
in the electric car field.
  The fact that you are attempting to require onerous testing at
this crucial time is unacceptable.  Also unacceptable is the fact
that you are basing this "need" for testing on the "secret" testing
done by the established auto-manufactures in Detroit.  Testing that
is hidden by "trade secrets" of the big three who have already
shown their contempt for and opposition to viable electric cars by
falsifying and manipulating their previous "attempts" to establish
a market for electric vehicles.
  You have already caved into them by lowering the mileage
standards that were to have gone into effect years ago.  
  Your former action should be investigated as possible collusion
with the big three who so forcefully attacked the need for
increased mileage requirements.  See "Who killed the Electric Car"
for evidence as to the intent of "the Big Three."
  To side with the "Big Three" auto makers based on their secret
test results should indeed be the basis for investigation into
criminal fraudulent collusion.
  I ask that this sudden proposal for additional testing of cars
such as the converted Prius's which produce mileage in excess of
100 miles to the gallon be shelved at this time.
  To pass this measure would indeed suggest collusion on the part
of all board members who attempt to pass this measure.
  I implore you to drop this measure now.  

Respectfully yours,

Jeff Krupnick