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I am an Arizona resident who is closely watching the ZEV program
issues in California.

I am aware that California sets the standards for vehicle
emissions that are later adopted by other states. In Arizona, our
current emissions standards are based upon those set by
California.

It is important for California to set the standard for Zero
Emission Vehicles as well.

Because of thus I strongly encourage you to continue with the ZEV
program. 

History has shown us that without government regulation, the
automotive industry will continue to produce the same "high
emission", "poor fuel economy" vehicles they are producing today.


The fuel economy of today's motor vehicles has shown no
improvement over the last 30 years, since the last national
regulation for fuel economy was put in place. In abscence of
government regulation, there simply was not enough incentive.

The electric cars of the 1990's were destroyed in the abscence of
government regulations for ZEV's. Once again, there simply was not
enough incentive.

Now we are once again facing the issue of ZEV regulation. 

I ask to you please continue to push for ZEV's in an effort to
reduce green house gas enmissions, and reduce fuel consumption. 

Without government regulation, ZEV's may once again become only a
pipe dream.

The entire country is counting on California. Please do not fail
us in our hour of need.

Thank You.

Sincerely,

David Baragona