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Dear California Air Resources Board Members:

I am writing on behalf of Breathe Southern California in support of
Electrify America's Cycle 4 California ZEV Investment Plan. This
significant, $200 million investment in California over 30 months
will bring the state closer to achieving its zero-emission vehicle
(ZEV) deployment and emissions reduction goals to combat climate
change and improve air quality by transitioning to zero-emission
transportation.

Since 1903, Breathe Southern California has advocated for reducing
air pollution and ensuring a healthier environment for our
community. Our mission is to promote clean air and healthy lungs
through education, research, technology, and advocacy. We are
committed to promoting community health services primarily through
prevention, education, and early diagnosis for low-income and
underserved individuals suffering from respiratory-related chronic
conditions, including asthma, lung disease, and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease.

This is the fourth and final investment cycle by Electrify America
as part of its initial $800 million commitment over 10 years to
accelerate transportation electrification in California. The Cycle
4 ZEV Investment Plan will continue to advance ZEV adoption in
California by further building out public ultra-fast charging
infrastructure in metropolitan areas and along highway corridors,
and continuing to invest in brand neutral education and awareness
efforts, including supporting and sponsoring ZEV education, STEM
programing and workforce development training. To date, Electrify
America has invested $9 million in community-based organizations
and nearly $3 million in STEM and workforce development programs
over Cycles 1-3.

Importantly, the plan continues Electrify America's commitment to
providing benefit through its investments to rural, disadvantaged,
and low-income communities, to ensure that all communities can
access charging and participate in the transition to electric
vehicles. Currently, over 50% of Electrify America's public
ultra-fast charging stations at various stages of development are
in disadvantaged or low-income communities, exceeding the company's
35% target.

We respectfully urge you to approve Electrify America's Cycle 4
California ZEV Investment Plan, in order to keep California on the
forefront as a leader in the fight against climate change.

Sincerely,
Marc Carrel
President and CEO
Breathe Southern California