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Dear Chair Nichols, CARB Members and Staff,

I and others in the Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action
organization (representatives from 15 congregations in the SF
Peninsula area) are in favor of the proposed Advanced Clean Truck
rule that would require at least 30% of the new trucks on our
state's roads to be electric vehicles.  With the demonstrated
overabundance of clean solar and wind energy now available in
California, it's time we quickly phase out gasoline burning vehicle
and take advantage of California's magnificent supply of renewable
energy!

By requiring 30% of new trucks within the next ten years to be
electric, we will not only make a big dent in our current GHG
emissions, but we will improve air quality by reducing the
particulates and smog-producing gases that affect the health of
millions of Californians.  At the same time, we will create many
new jobs in the automotive industry -- and make California the
leader in this emerging industry.  

Finally, by creating demand for the production of such a large
number of new trucks, this will encourage development of the
battery industry. That will have further ripple effects for
electricity storage in other situations, too, such as homes and
commercial/industrial facilities.  

Please act to establish the Advanced Clean Truck rule and move
California forward into the new energy economy and the many
benefits that will create.

Thank you for your service to all of us in this state -- and the
leadership you will provide for the rest of our country.