First Name | Donald |
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Last Name | MacAllister |
Email Address | donmacallister@mac.com |
Affiliation | Fast Swap Technologies, Inc. |
Subject | Proposed Amendments to the California Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation |
Comment | To the California Air Resources Board: The attached document is proposed amendments to one section of California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 2. The content was developed in consultation with California Air Resources Board members. Immediate consideration and adoption are respectfully requested. SUMMARY If adopted, the manufacturer of a qualifying ultra-fast refueling zero-emission vehicle would receive two additional zero-emission vehicle (“ZEV”) credits. To qualify, a ZEV must be able to accumulate at least 150 miles of urban dynamometer driving cycle (“UDDS”) range in 45 seconds or less. Also, the requirements set forth within subdivision 1962.1(d)(5)(B) (that actual fast refueling events be demonstrated) are incorporated by reference. RATIONAL These amendments would further the California Air Resources Board’s ZEV mandate of rapidly expanding the number of electric vehicles (“EVs” for plural, “EV” for singular) available to consumers. Although one of the greatest impediments to EV adoption by consumers is the unacceptably long timespan required for EV refueling, the refueling speed impediment can be entirely eliminated by technologies that reduce the length of refuel time to a fraction of the time needed for a gasoline car to be refueled. By providing additional ZEV credits for such ultra-fast refueling technologies, the California Air Resources Board incentivizes EV manufacturers and vendors to adopt and these technologies, consequentially making EVs more attractive to consumers. I look forward to sharing with you this proposed amendment in person and answering any questions you may have on Thursday, October 23, 2014, in Diamond Bar, California. Sincerely, Donald MacAllister President, Fast Swap Technologies, Inc. Address: 2618 San Miguel Drive, Suite 133 Newport Beach, California, 92660-5437 USA Tel: +1-310-924-1303 Email: donmacallister@mac.com Web: fastswap.com |
Attachment | www.arb.ca.gov/lists/com-attach/9-zev2014-AHUGbAZzUHEHYAAt.pdf |
Original File Name | Ultra-Fast Refueling ZEV Proposal-v03.pdf |
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2014-10-20 12:42:38 |
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