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I have written to you before about this matter, but it is so
important --so absolutely crucial-- that I must reiterate my
feedback.

Let me begin by stating that I support Governor Schwarzenegger's
goal to reduce greenhouse emissions 25% by 2020. As I'm sure you
are aware, the most efficient and timely way of reaching said goal
is through the use of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) --like the pure
electric Tesla Roadster that the Governor has purchased for Maria.

You can therefore understand why I am deeply shocked to learn that
CARB is proposing to REDUCE the number of ZEVs required for
2012-2014 from 0.4% to 0.04%, i.e., a mere 2,500 cars, 1/10th the
original goal of 25,000!

This is unconcienable! What in the world is CARB thinking?

With so many EVs on the horizon, said recommendation makes no
sense whatsoever. Not only is Telsa producing its electric
Roadster, but by 2012 Phoenix Motorcars (in Ontario) and Aptera
(in Carlsbad) will also be selling their electric vehicles. Then
there are the models anticipated from Think (the City and the Ox),
Subaru (the R1e and G4e), Mitsubishi (the iMiEV and iMiEV Sport),
Nissan (the electric Cube), Miles Automotive (the Javlon XS500),
and Venture Vehicles (the VentureOne). ZENN and Zap have also
indicated that they intend to produce highway-capable EVs by that
time. At this very moment Toyota is testing plug-in versions of
the Prius. And even General Motors has announced its Volt series
hybrid.

In short, CARB staff members appear woefully unaware of what
solutions are available. Please INCREASE the number of ZEVs
required by 2012 --NOT decrease it to even lower than what was
mandated a decade ago!

For the sake of future generations and the planet in general,
let's do the RIGHT THING here!