Comment Log Display

Lisa and Peter, 

Thank you for your efforts in the scoping plan thus far. Echoing
the many comments in the room, I appreciate your focus on
zero-emission solutions in an effort to hit the NOx mitigation
goals of the consent decree. 

Thank you as well for answering my two questions. I support the
first-come first-serve voucher style of funding. As opposed to a
formal solicitation, voucher funding allows us the flexibility to
commercialize and scale as fast as possible. 

I still have concerns about the inability to stack funds and how
that will reduce the appeal / utilization of this program amidst
all other available funds for MHD Vehicles. The question on my mind
is: Why would a fleet choose to tap into these funds vs Carl Moyer
or HVIP? A $200,000 Voucher for Vehicle+Infrastructure is only
$5,000 more than HVIP ($165,000 Vehicle in DAC + $30,000 EVSE) and
HVIP does not require vehicle scrapping. Furthermore, Carl Moyer is
$200,000 for the vehicle and $60,000 for infrastructure. Not to
mention those two programs are stackable for up to 80% of the
project costs.

This program is setting itself up as a third tier option if Carl
Moyer funding is not in cycle or if a vehicle has an ARB EO but no
HVIP eligibility.

I understand the concern about calculating emissions reductions,
but that seems like a hurdle to think about and overcome, not a
barrier to stop at. 

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and other questions I have.
I understand ya'll will be on tour soon, but can we set a time to
discuss over the phone as you are available?

Best,
 
Austin Benzinger