First Name | Marcos |
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Last Name | Peixoto |
Email Address | marcos_peixoto1@yahoo.com |
Affiliation | none |
Subject | Please reconsider Pure Battery Electric Vehicles |
Comment | 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 |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2007-05-23 01:12:39 |
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