LA Auto Show: Gov. Schwarzenegger stumps for green vehicles in L.A.
by Mike Magda on Nov 30th 2006 at 4:10PM 
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger took advantage of the assembled press at the LA Auto Show to list his environmental achievements. He also had his picture taken next to five of the greenest vehicles from the show, including the BMW Hydrogen 7, Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec, Chevy Tahoe with E85 flex-fuel capability, Honda FCX fuel cell concept and Tesla Roadster. Schwarzenegger called on the car companies to "think beyond gasoline and deliver cleaner, more efficient cars," and warned them, "you need to get on board, the train has left."
You can watch the full address above or follow the Read link to AutoblogGreen to get the rest of the scoop on Auhnuld rocking the podium in L.A. on behalf of green vehicles.
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Charlie Peters 4:53PM (5/11/2008)
What was the cause of death of Alexander Farrell, 46, expert on alternative fuels?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/04/18/BAOK1087DP.DTL
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Philip Hutchins 4:12PM (11/30/2006)
Did anyone ask Gov. Arnold why the current high mileage Diesel cars are not given a temporary exemption so they can be sold in CA now? I know they don't meet the current pollution standards but with the exemplary mileage they get surely they would benefit the air quality of our region. Since the E Class MB is seen everywhere in So. CA it would make an enormous improvement in fuel consumption.
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ruggels 5:22PM (11/30/2006)
nah philip, i think you answered your own question, the whole emissions outweighing mileage. there's quite a few compelling buts of research out there pertaining to the effects of 'dirty' (if we're going to call bluetec 'clean') diesels and the ability of certain times of pollution to more easily bind to the particulate expelled by diesel engines. As exemplary mileage in no way correlates to air quality (yeah, i've got two TDIs, i lvoe them, i use less fuel,but they're no where near as clean as the two 2.0Ts), I don't see any environmentally concerned state government shooting themselves in the foot and going ahed and reneging on their commitment to reduce pollution just because less fuel is used in a diesel car.
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M Green 11:36AM (12/04/2006)
Is this the same Schwarzenegger who convinced AM General to put the HUMVEE on American roads, giving birth to the monstrosity that is HUMMER?
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fordman 4:56PM (11/30/2006)
Did anyone ask why he owns 5 Hummer H1 plus 3 Hummer H2?
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Davec 4:58PM (11/30/2006)
1. Did anyone ask Gov. Arnold why the current high mileage Diesel cars are not given a temporary exemption so they can be sold in CA now? I know they don't meet the current pollution standards but with the exemplary mileage they get surely they would benefit the air quality of our region. Since the E Class MB is seen everywhere in So. CA it would make an enormous improvement in fuel consumption.
No, the Governator wants nothing but Johny Cabs running around California.
I hope you enjoyed the ride....
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Scott 5:08PM (11/30/2006)
Interesting that a hybrid wasnt considered at all. I would think that 1 hybrid should be in the top 5 list. I think alternative fuels are interesting too, but if Gov Arnold is trying to show green vehicles, he should include a hybrid in there. After all, these are the most common mainstream high MPG cars right now in the US.
Diesels have been big in Europe for a long time. Its unfortunate that diesel is almost $0.50 more per gallon than gasoline. I think that is a strong factor that deters Americans from diesels.
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ruggels 5:24PM (11/30/2006)
*bits
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MarkWeb 5:57PM (11/30/2006)
H1 owning hypocrite.
(Still, I voted for him ... again ... the alternatives were worse and at least he is talking the "green" talk if not actually walking it.)
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Afi K. James 7:13PM (11/30/2006)
. Interesting that a hybrid wasnt considered at all. I would think that 1 hybrid should be in the top 5 list. I think alternative fuels are interesting too, but if Gov Arnold is trying to show green vehicles, he should include a hybrid in there. After all, these are the most common mainstream high MPG cars right now in the US.
Diesels have been big in Europe for a long time. Its unfortunate that diesel is almost $0.50 more per gallon than gasoline. I think that is a strong factor that deters Americans from diesels.
There's more than just hybrids to reduce our dependence on Foreign Oil.
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Craig Cote 11:09PM (11/30/2006)
If the Chevy Tahoe is considered to be one of the "Greenest" vehicles, then get ready to see palm trees growing at the South Pole. Flex Fuel vehicles are a false hope, and totally politically motivated. Of course the corn growers lobbied hard for it, Bush in an effort for some type of good news lauded it, and GM, Ford, love the millions in credits they recieve for building them. Consumer Report's test on Flex Fuel was titled, "The Ethanol Myth". The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe used in the test dropped 27% in fuel milage when running on E85 compared with gasoline, from an already unacceptable 14mpg overall to 10mpg. What a "Green" machine! Not only should this gas hog not be labled "Green", on an earth that's going to overheat unless something is done soon, it shouldn't even be allowed to be built!
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Afi K. James 11:17AM (12/01/2006)
If the Chevy Tahoe is considered to be one of the "Greenest" vehicles, then get ready to see palm trees growing at the South Pole. Flex Fuel vehicles are a false hope, and totally politically motivated. Of course the corn growers lobbied hard for it, Bush in an effort for some type of good news lauded it, and GM, Ford, love the millions in credits they recieve for building them. Consumer Report's test on Flex Fuel was titled, "The Ethanol Myth". The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe used in the test dropped 27% in fuel milage when running on E85 compared with gasoline, from an already unacceptable 14mpg overall to 10mpg. What a "Green" machine! Not only should this gas hog not be labled "Green", on an earth that's going to overheat unless something is done soon, it shouldn't even be allowed to be built!
Then f*** You then.
Soon, Ethanol & Hybrid SUV's are gonna takeover soon.
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Tim 2:41AM (12/01/2006)
Craig, "green" doesn't mean mpg. It means good for the environment. And that is the case because of the reduced emissions out the tailpipe.
Yea right he wants more green vehicles in LA! Why is the closest E85 station in San Diego? I want to see more E85!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Glenn 3:05AM (12/01/2006)
Isn't this the guy that promoted HUMMER endlessly and was largely responsible for those vehicles being perceived as acceptable for domestic use?
He has turned into typical politician -- say one thing and actually do the exact opposite in his personal life.
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Ford Mustang Giugiaro 2:31PM (12/01/2006)
LOL, it's funny how Arnold has the balls to tell the car companies they need to make greener vehicles while he rolls around in an H1. Irony at it's best.
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Afi K. James 4:39PM (12/01/2006)
13. LOL, it's funny how Arnold has the balls to tell the car companies they need to make greener vehicles while he rolls around in an H1. Irony at it's best.
Um he converts his H1 in Biodiesel.
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Charlie Peters 9:48PM (12/01/2006)
The $0.51 per gal. corporate welfare to the oil refiners for adding 5.6% ethanol to California gas is about $500,000,000.00 per year.
The ethanol may add over $1.00 per gal. to the gas profit in California.
That may be about $100 billion in oil profit from California motorists.
The science is interesting but so is the money.
A $4 billion Prop. 87 oil tax may add $40 billion in oil profit.
Charlie Peters
(510) 537-1796
Clean Air Performance Professionals
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Lumba 10:36PM (12/26/2006)
Greener vehicles are definitely the future of the auto industry and we've already seen how far it has come in what seems like a short amount of time!
If you want a really good video review of the hybrids that were at the LA Auto Show, then you should check out my companys website called WheelsTV at www.wheelstv.net - we've got thousands of auto-videos that I think all of you would like...including great coverage on the LA auto show! Oh, and if you've got video of your own automobile, submit it to our site and we'll show it off on our site =) Don't forget to tell your friends! =)
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Charlie Peters 3:07PM (7/30/2007)
Chief, Sherry Mehl, DCA/BAR, has never found out if what is broken on a Smog Check failed car gets fixed, never
Vote NO on SB 23 (Cogdill) unless amended
Amendments to Section 44036 California Health and Safety Code
Consumer protection-oriented quality assurance portion of the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program
Preamble - Under these amendments, an in-field vehicle repair audit program is added to Section 44036 of the California Health and Safety Code. These amendments, in conjunction with existing BAR legal responsibilities will create a program with the goal and procedures intended to create maximum vehicle owner satisfaction. The in-field vehicle repair audit program will provide a mechanism for continuous improvements in how vehicles are repaired so that customers will be better satisfied with the time and investment that they are making in California's Smog Check Program. By adopting a new philosophy of management we are acknowledging that motorists no longer need to live with vehicle repairs that might be characterized as insufficient or defective.
By identifying the actual quality of repairs through in-field audits of known, defects, and feeding this information back to smog check technicians and BAR staff, there would be continual improvement of quality and opportunity to reduce waste in repair actions.
Presently fear of loss of license or legal sanctions is a barrier to improving the quality of vehicle repairs. This program will encourage effective two-way communication and other mechanisms that will enable technicians and regulators and consumers to be part of the new quality audit program.
A program will help remove the barriers that rob service technicians and managers of their pride in workmanship. The in-field vehicle repair audit program will institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement for all participants in the Smog Check program. In summary, these amendments provide a permanent legislative and Executive commitment, and the necessary audit procedures for ever-improving quality and productivity in the vehicle repairs (and emissions reductions), mandated under California's vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
44036 (a) The consumer protection-oriented quality assurance portion of the motor vehicle inspection program shall ensure uniform and consistent tests and repairs by all qualified Smog Check technicians and licensed Smog Check stations throughout the state, and shall include a number of stations providing referee functions available to consumers.
(b) To achieve the goal of consumer protection and quality assurance, the department is directed to adopt in-field audits using known vehicle defects. The in-field audits will be used to determine if a technician does actually detect, diagnose and repair the designated audit vehicle defect.
(c) As there are no clear standards to see that emissions defects are being corrected, these audits are to be conducted without notification being provided to ensure accurate assessment. The improved methods generated by the audits will provide continuous improvements in the quality of vehicle repairs actually occurring.
CAPP contact: Charlie Peters (510) 537-1796 cappcharlie@earthlink.net
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Charlie Peters 3:49PM (10/11/2008)
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-445-2841
Fax: 916-558-3160 ( new number )
RE: IMRC policy
Are carpetbaggers: Booz Allen, Carlyle Group, Applus, Meineke Car Care Centers and CARB working a deal to take CA small business “Smog Check”?
----- Original Message -----
From: Rocky_Carlisle@dca.ca.gov
To: cappcharlie@earthlink.net
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 3:36 PM
Subject: IMRC meeting
Hi Charlie,
You missed the first part of the last IMRC meeting when we announced we will no longer transcribe IMRC meetings since it is an extravagant expense that the state cannot afford. As you know, we are under no statutory requirement to do so. All that is required are meeting minutes. Therefore, when possible, we will record the meeting but when a recording is not possible, we will simply post the minutes of the meeting. Let me know of you have any questions.
Regards,
Rocky Carlisle
Executive Officer
IMRC
(916) 322-8249
Charlie Peters
Cell: (415) 516-9909
Fax: (510) 537-9675
Clean Air Performance Professionals
cappcharlie@earthlink.net
CAPP contact: Charlie Peters (510) 537-1796 cappcharlie@earthlink.net