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Hello CARB,

I am a concerned citizen that have been driving a pure electric
vehicle for a while. A Toyota RAV4 EV to be more specific.  I
commute about 22 miles each way and I charge my car at my
workplace every other day.  My friends and co-workers never seen
or heard about cars like mine - some are actually very interested
in getting one. There's just none to buy.  My car is ready for
volume production.  This car have never had any issues in 4 years
of continuous operation. Almost 60K miles in my odometer and no
maintenance required other than changing two complete sets of
tires and adding washer fluid to my reservoir.  I had severe
concerns when I read your report.  There are a number of
references about battery technology not being ready.  I dispute
that.  Ready for what?  These batteries are perfect today and
would answer the needs of over 90% of commuters.   NimH technology
is actually safer than Li-Ion and provides good enough power.  It's
a shame  - let me repeat S H A M E that CARB's ZEV mandate was
overturned in 2003. I just imagine what a 2008 RAV4 EV would be
like?  Please - be bold and start changing the world - starting
from here - California.  Forget Hybrids and Fuel Cell cars - jus
tbring back something that works perfectly today - The Battery
Electric Vehicle.

Sincerely,

Marcos Peixoto