| First Name | Clint |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Guth |
| Email Address | clint@chelaxindustries.com |
| Affiliation | Transportation Enthusiast |
| Subject | CARB & push for electric Motorcoaches |
| Comment | I really hope the legislature reads & studies these replies & fully vetted comments. Motorcoach travel is not capable of operating as a solely battery propelled unit. The infrastructure does not exist. The current infrastructure is significantly flawed & broken. The batteries take up so much space there is not sufficient space for passengers belongings. The range & charge time - even if the infrastructure was in place & worked - is too short / slow to meet the demands of motorcoach travel. Just watch the last 4-5 videos of this electric bus attempt to travel across the US: https://youtube.com/@JWangvlogs I won't even go into the process to mine lithium, where it is mined, how it's mined, the amount of energy & water to mine, and the lifecycle & potential recycling issues in the future however our electrical grid in the US is nearly broken & highly inefficient. We are talking about taking power from power plants & shifting it through this antiquated electrical grid & then forcing all of these local agencies to ramp up their systems & then place a greater burden to the small business owner all while electricity rates are going sky high. Long version - not so long - 1. Technology isn't there (too big & heavy batteries, no range) 2. It might work for municipalities who go in a small radius with ridership that doesn't carry luggage (city buses) 3. Plan should be 50-100 year plan - start at power plant level (likely nuclear) and then redesign grid (losing too much power in the transfer process) 4. Better studies on lithium production & recycling 5. Continue to push more efficient rail systems for cargo 6. Electrify America charging system needs complete redesign for heavy equipment - minimal to no ability to get into a charger 7. Work with Musk (or someone like him) that can help create a rapid charging grid for heavy equipment Thank you kindly for listening & please don't kill the motorcoach industry with an overly aggressive electric timeline because your impact on tourism & jobs will be catastrophic. |
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| Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2023-09-18 10:02:46 |
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