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Scales, Sam (S.A.) [SSCALES3@ford.com] 4/15/2017 10:10:24 PM Bennett, Tate [/o=ExchangeLabs/ou=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT)/cn=Recipients/cn=lfa92542f7ca4d01973bl8b2fllb9141-Bennett, El] EPA approved ZEV investment plan etc. Ford letter CARB VW 30M ZEV Mark Williams 4 10 2017.pdf; ATT00001.htm
Hey Tate:
Looks like EPA has approved the first phase of Volkswagen's national plan to invest $1.2 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. There are a number of companies/groups that have raised concerns about this including Congress. The $1.2 billion infusion into the EV infrastructure market will likely prevent further private sector development of charging infrastructure and allow VW to cherry pick the best charging locations etc.
I've also attached Ford's comments submitted to CARB regarding the California portion of the investment plan. The comments give you a good feel for a number of the concerns Ford has. Just wanted to be sure and flag. Let me know if ya have any questions. Hope you have a good rest of the wknd!
EPA Approved National ZEV Infrastructure Plan:
https://wvvw.epa.gov/enforcement/epa-approved-national-zev-investment-plan-public-version
House E&C Oversight Hearing:
https://energvconimerce.house.gov/hearmps-and-votes/fieaiings/voIkswagen-s-eimssions-cheatinp-settlement-questionsconcerning^zewO
FYI opposition letter from various groups:
https://www.eenews.net/assets/2017/01/31/document gw 05.pdf
Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA
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