Comment on FR Doc # E8-26832

November 13, 2008 I am writing this to you today to comment on DOE_FRDOC_0001- 0667, the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program authorized by section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, as amended. Section 136 provides for grants and loans to eligible automobile manufacturers and component suppliers for projects that reequip, expand, and establish manufacturing facilities in the United States to produce light-duty vehicles and components for such vehicles, which provide meaningful improvements in fuel economy performance. These fuel improvements need to be increased to more than 40 mpg for these vehicles. The grant money should be utilized for research and development while the loans should be used to implement that research. While 40 mpg may seem high, the money could be used to inject much needed funds into the big three American Automobile manufacturers. It would also help to escalate the American auto industry to the pinnacle of fuel efficiency and EPA friendly emissions. Sincerely, Chad W. Stephens