First Name | Scott |
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Last Name | Rodamaker |
Email Address | scott@mcrfea.com |
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Subject | Future Electric Car owner |
Comment | CARB Panel, Thank you for your time and I pray you take my advice under consideration. California must lead the way, historically this has been true and I suspect will continue. Why are hybrids all the rage, I own one myself as do many of my neighbors and friends but we continue to have no options to buy a full electric which I would buy in a heartbeat. In reality I have a savings account especially setup for purchase of the 2nd generation Tesla 4-door, which is still a few years out. Hybrids are good for two reasons: first the regeneration capability obviously recaptures otherwise lost energy and secondly the electric/battery drivetrain is amazingly efficient especially compared to an internal combustion engine. By now most people understand hydrogen vehicles are a sham and without significant technological advances will not be ready for the next decade for the public. I thank you but need to remind you electric vehicles were ready for mass production a decade ago, no not a 100% solution for every person but a damn good one for a lot of commuters or housewives rushing out to school, the grocery store, etc. Tomorrow GM could license the Tesla battery pack and reproduce the EV1 (probably EV2) producing easily a 200 miles plus vehicle at likely $50,000-$60,000 without any State of Federal incentives, clean air credits, etc. Make the ZEV mandate a reality again, we must push for better vehicles, higher fuel efficiency, to improve out air and health, and do our part for the planet and children. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2007-05-23 08:55:16 |
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