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11 <br />9. Sunnort and participation of affected parties: <br />The feasibility of the Project was determined by a group of concerned citizens, people <br />experienced in EV conversions, Town staff familiar with the use of vehicles for Town <br />services, and by the Mayor and Carrboro Board members. <br />The Project has generated enthusiasm from all involved parties. <br />10. Public Perception: <br />State Senator Ellie Kinnaird, former Mayor of Carrboro- "This project reaffirms <br />Carrboro's long commitment to environmental progress. We are -proud to again be <br />leaders in environmental protection." <br />State Senator Howard Lee, Chapel Hill "It is extremely exciting. I've been pushing <br />North Carolina for years to convert State vehicles to alternative fuels. I see this Project <br />setting the tone which might encourage other government units to step forward early and <br />demonstrate the value of such conversions." <br />Performance Automobile Agency Chevrolet Sales Manager Scott Rossi - "Great idea! <br />I have been watching new legislation by the government on the manufacture of better <br />emission systems in new vehicles.' ' Conversion by Carrboro helps the public learn." <br />Carrboro Mechanics: <br />Auto Logic. Gene Sull- "Sounds like a great idea! I don't know much about it. The <br />Town's interest helps to maktlaftibre commercially viable- manufacturers should pay <br />attention. <br />Automation. Tim Matthews- "I've personally been working on this idea for years - from <br />internal combustion to electric- but, it cost too much for me personally. I would like to <br />know how- I'll help." <br />Al's Garage. Al- "Electric doesn't work. Electric is not going to pull it off. Its more <br />practical to use hybrid." <br />Butler's. Mr. Butler- "Great idea, cuts down on pollution. Yes, I might like to be <br />involved, learn how to do it" <br />F & F. Cleve- "Don't know much about it. Sounds like a fairy tale. GM are the <br />smartest people in the world and they don't have one going well yet. I'd have to see it to <br />believe it May help!" <br />Chapel Hill Tire. Todd Ward- "Good idea! Like to see how it works. Have a test run. <br />good idea." <br />Orange County Commissioners Chair Margaret Brown- "It is an excellent idea <br />whose time should have come years ago. I think its very important that Carrboro's <br />initiative should be followed with everything that the County can do to finther this <br />proposal." <br />