First Name | Gretchen |
---|---|
Last Name | Peek |
Email Address | gretchen@claytoncoffee.com |
Affiliation | |
Subject | Support for adoption of AB 118 Funding Plan |
Comment | Dear ARB Board Members, This letter is in support of the Proposed AB 118 Air Quality Improvement Program Funding Plan for fiscal year 2009-2010 for electric agricultural work vehicle. As stated in the Proposed Plan, AQIP's primary principles for projects like this are to achieve higher air quality standards, choose projects that are ready to launch and offer consumers new choices. One company that clearly meets these principles is Barefoot Motors with its 100% electric ATV's. With the abundance of gas powered ATVs used in the SJV for commercial purposes it is imperative that we offer a choice that reduces our emissions impact on the environment. Providing a rebate to help subsidize the cost of a high - quality 100% electric ATV is imperative to help start the shift and market transformation to environmentally-friendly, quality alternatives. The fact that BareFoot Motor's 100% electric ATV was designed from the ground up (not just a conversion like all others), offering the power and performance required for a full day of work on a ranch or farm, demands a higher sticker price and thus the financial assistance necessary to introduce a NEW Air Quality Improvement Alternative to current choices. Initial subsidization for new technology like this is proven to work and can help spark a strong emergence of high quality electric ATVs and work vehicles into our community. I strongly recommend the adoption of the zero-emmission agricultural utility terrain vehicle rebate project at the proposed funding level of 1.3 million. Thank you for your support. Gretchen Peek |
Attachment | |
Original File Name | |
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2009-04-21 07:11:35 |
If you have any questions or comments please contact Clerk of the Board at (916) 322-5594.