Re: CARB workshop #2 ...

[Bruce Coleman <bcoleman@ita.sel.sony.com>]

Dear Bruce,

"I had to take a break. I guess I didn't want to hear any
more lies from the automakers, and got up."

You don't suppose the Oil/Auto industries really don't WANT 
EV's to take hold, do you? Then where would the oil 
companies be? Who would make their pool payments? ;-)

Bruce Coleman
San Jose, CA


Bruce EVangel Parmenter wrote:
> 
> I got up at 5am, on the highway by 6am, arrived
> 35 miles later by 7:40am to find a couple of EVs
> already there.
> 
> I got plugged in right away in anticipation that
> others will need more of charge and I will be
> moved/bumped.
> 
> A lot of suits and ties were there, but not much media.
> The formal PR announcement occurred on time
>  http://geocities.com/brucedp/000531-004.jpg
> 
> The EV drivers held their posters stating to save the
> mandate http://geocities.com/brucedp/000531-024.jpg
> 
> After the quicky PR speech, all adjourned to the
> Auditorium
>  http://geocities.com/brucedp/000531-028.jpg
> Again the sides divided, (from the rear)
> EV drivers/pro EV on the left side
>  http://geocities.com/brucedp/000531-029.jpg
> Oil/Auto on the right side
>  http://geocities.com/brucedp/000531-028.jpg
> 
> The auditorium was packed. People had to stand in the
> back to listen to all the speakers. A few pro EV
> speakers were allowed first.
> 
> Basically, "we like EVs, we want them, none are
> available, we can't get them, automakers: make more"
> 
> Costco spokes person stated how they felt good
> about their EV installations. 'We don't advertise. This
> is a perfect marriage or PR and consumer responsiveness,
> being sensitive to the community needs. We are in a
> perfect position to offer EV charging. We are near a
> highway, we are everywhere, and it is good for our business
> too.'
> 
> The Warner Bros. Spokeswoman stated 'we want them, we
> can't get them, automakers stop talking and make more'.
> 
> Then the Automaker's were give time to speak. Ken Stewart
> (sharp/slick looking manager appearance) stated, 'we tried
> to sell/lease them, but nobody wanted them'.
> 
> Honda stated 'We make a great EV, but nobody wanted them'.
> 
> ...
> I had to take a break. I guess I didn't want to hear any
> more lies from the automakers, and got up.
> 
> But, I will have to dive in again soon. I just thought
> you would apprieciate me popping my head up for a few
> words before I go back.
> 
> Besides, since I had to get up early, I will need to crash
> early, so I thought I would POST this now.
> 
>  -BruceDP@iname.com  EV List Editor
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