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Dear CARB,

The evidence is clear: we NEED to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
 It is imperative that we take action now.

Electrified transportation (specifically electric cars) are a
tremendously promising technology that WILL reduce greenhouse gas
emissions with the added benefit of reducing vehicle pollution in
cities.

Electric cars also provide benefit to citizens (saving money while
not paying $4 dollars a gallon for gasoline) and provide an even
greater benefit to America (decreasing our reliance upon unstable
Middle East oil imports)

It's clear, electric cars are a must!

So why is California Air Resources Board (CARB) considering a
gigantic leap in the wrong direction?  Why is CARB considering a
reduction in the number of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) required
of automakers by 90% in such a crucial time?

I am 24 years old, and I would like to ask you to consider the
legacy you are preparing to leave to those in my generation (those
from age 11 to 29).  Electric vehicles have tremendous potential to
help, but it will only be realized through action from those in
position to demand it.

The manufacture of electric vehicles is not in the best interest
of the profits of the automotive industry or the petroleum
industry.  This is why electric vehicles have ultimately failed
widespread adoption over the last twenty years.  Today, a switch
to electric vehicles will happen only if an organized coalition
demands it.  CARB is an essential starting point.

I ask today that CARB be bold in it's EV declaration:
1. Require the full 25,000 ZEVs that automakers had promised for
2012-2014, and
2. Create a separate requirement for plug-in hybrids that lets
them replace the dirtiest vehicles in CARB's regulations, rather
than the cleanest ZEVs.

This is your future, my future, and the future of our children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and so on.  Let's stand
together for a greater future.  Let's boldly demand a Return of
the Electric Car.

Sincerely,
Sean Parent