First Name | Peter |
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Last Name | Bunge |
Email Address | pbunge@cox.net |
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Subject | Setting ZEV Standards we can be proud of |
Comment | Dear CARB Board Member, The potential for real freedom for Californians, and possibly all Americans rests upon your decision to require that electric cars be produced by automakers for all of us, Now! Your decision will help free us from dependence upon foriegn oil as electric cars can charge at night when there is an existing surplus of electric power. Your affirmative decision to put electric cars within the reach of Californians will alieviate the skyrocketing cost for transportation, as electric cars cost about 25% as much to run as gas vehicles. Your decision helps our nation get out from the staggering debt we are under by reducing the trade deficit for oil imports. By deciding to challenge automakers to be innovative and have electric vehicles on the road you help keep children out of emergency rooms by cleaning the air and make the quality of life better for all of us. Your decision also takes a significant step towards reducing a primary cause of global warming; the positive effects of which we have yet to realize. Be visionary today and set the bar. Be the coach that encourages automakers to produce 100% electric cars that should be able to surpass the performance of GM's old EV1, a wonderful vehicle eventhough it was based upon old technology. I find it sad to think that here was a car that moved Americans in the right direction but once the mandate by California for GM to provide ZEV cars was gone they confiscated and crushed them; clear evidence that we need your authority to improve the choices we have. Toyota also did a great job with the RAV4 all electric vehicle. I have a friend who was lucky enough to buy and keep a RAV4 which she loves and uses as her primary vehicle. I wish I and others could have similar choices, but without a strong mandate Toyota also discontinued production. The time is now, the technology is here and the decision is yours. If you have any doubts, please take a spin in the new Tesla, as I hear it is a fabulous vehicle. Pricy, yes, but consider that they are just making a few at a time. Another reason why we need your mandate to spur mass production to bring prices within the reach of all of us. Just imagine how having such a product on the world market could be have a very benefical effect on the ailing auto industry. Thank you in advance for considering the future of not only Californians but many other people. Sincerly, Peter Bunge |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-25 21:05:57 |
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