First Name | Sean |
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Last Name | Parent |
Email Address | designersean@hotmail.com |
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Subject | Encourage The Electric Car |
Comment | Dear CARB, The evidence is clear: we NEED to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is imperative that we take action now. Electrified transportation (specifically electric cars) are a tremendously promising technology that WILL reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the added benefit of reducing vehicle pollution in cities. Electric cars also provide benefit to citizens (saving money while not paying $4 dollars a gallon for gasoline) and provide an even greater benefit to America (decreasing our reliance upon unstable Middle East oil imports) It's clear, electric cars are a must! So why is California Air Resources Board (CARB) considering a gigantic leap in the wrong direction? Why is CARB considering a reduction in the number of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) required of automakers by 90% in such a crucial time? I am 24 years old, and I would like to ask you to consider the legacy you are preparing to leave to those in my generation (those from age 11 to 29). Electric vehicles have tremendous potential to help, but it will only be realized through action from those in position to demand it. The manufacture of electric vehicles is not in the best interest of the profits of the automotive industry or the petroleum industry. This is why electric vehicles have ultimately failed widespread adoption over the last twenty years. Today, a switch to electric vehicles will happen only if an organized coalition demands it. CARB is an essential starting point. I ask today that CARB be bold in it's EV declaration: 1. Require the full 25,000 ZEVs that automakers had promised for 2012-2014, and 2. Create a separate requirement for plug-in hybrids that lets them replace the dirtiest vehicles in CARB's regulations, rather than the cleanest ZEVs. This is your future, my future, and the future of our children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and so on. Let's stand together for a greater future. Let's boldly demand a Return of the Electric Car. Sincerely, Sean Parent |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-18 00:58:51 |
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