First Name | David |
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Last Name | Heacock |
Email Address | davidjonh@earthlink.net |
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Subject | California ZEV Regulation |
Comment | I'm writing to express my support of modifications to the regulation which encourages not only auto manufacturers to produce ZEVs but also to provide incentives to those individuals who convert gas vehicles to battery powered ZEVs. I am currently in that process and have a solar system on my residence to provide for charging so my conversion will be a real ZEV. As a senior I know of other seniors who need only short range ZEVs, mainly around town, and with the increasing cost of gasoline, the availability of a true ZEV, which is battery powered, would be of significant interest and financial assistance to those individuals who often can not afford the increase in gasoline costs. I support incentives for hybrid vehicles which have electric only short range capacities, such as 20 miles or more. I also support creation of a separate requirement for plug-in hybrids which can replace the dirtiest vehicles in the CARB regulations, rather than the cleanest ZEVs. Some type of requirements for at least a limited number of ZEVs by auto manufacturers would be helpful. GM has already built, tested and produced the type of needed vehicle-it was called the EV1. It is time to ask them to start producing it again. David Heacock |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-03-17 20:55:27 |
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