Natural gas hybrid tax credit
Fight foreign oil dependency and invest in electrificationNot long ago I suggested new tax credits for non-plug-in hybrid vehicles, but with higher fuel economy standards. Since it's going to take decades before everyone is driving a plug-in, if ever, America needs other fuel efficient choices in the interim, especially cheaper solutions.
But, instead of raising the fuel economy requirements for a new hybrid tax credit, how about tax credits for natural gas hybrids, including plug-in hybrids?
Elevate the battle against foreign oil dependency, and invest in the electrification of the automobile. Isn't it time for tax credits for natural gas hybrid vehicles?
Labels: fuel economy, hybrid tax credits, Hybrid Vehicles, natural gas
posted by Dahcredyns at
8:30 AM
5 Comments:
I think you make an excellent point. Anything we can do to get off oil is a plus in my book. I would love to get a tax break for a CNG purchase. I can get 4 grand for buying a new Honda GX, but there are no other OEM natural gas models for sale.
Here are some models that I can buy, most of them bi fuel (CNG and gasoline)
Chevy Cavalier
Ford Contour
Honda Civic GX
Ford F150, 250
Chevy trucks
Chevy vans
Ford vans
Ford Crown Vic
All these are modified at the factory and usually sold to fleets. Why are they not sold to us?
well, consumers haven't shown a strong interest for them, and there is a lack of fueling stations.
ultimately, the government has to really get behind natural gas to make it happen, i think.
but if the government claimed that they would help get more infrastructure out there and offered incentives, i think they could make it happen.
trying to combine with hybrid technology, for instance, would help ensure that natural gas is a transition, not an end.
but, you might be able to say, our goal is to end foreign oil dependency by 2022, and actually have a legitimate chance to do it.
we're going to have to give a ton of money detroit in the next few years anyway, why not give it to them with the condition they make huge changes. for once let's be truly aggressive about our energy policy and end foreign oil dependency.
People...All this B.S. about total electric vehicles is just that. Yeah it would be great if it was feasible. From everything I read and hear, it won't be a viable form of transportation unless you are using it only for going back and forth to work in an average size city. What if you need to drive a 500 mile distance in 8-9 hours. Is that a 2 day trip now?
Or how about when you have no electricity to recharge the vehicle? Personal experience...two weeks straight without electricity from hurricanes. A gasoline/natural gas/electric hybrid is the only practical way. Unfortunately, there aren't many natural gas fueling stations in this country, so it looks like gasoline /electric is all that's left for now!
anon-
those are some valid points, but plug-in hybrids would be able to overcome those issues.
but, more to the point. are you in favor of natural gas as a replacement to foreign oil?
many claim natural gas is a depleting resource, even if you include shale. suddenly, we'll find that we're just as dependent on Russian natural gas as Saudi oil.
that's why it seems to me that natural gas must be seen purely as a transitional fuel.
one way to help guarantee that would be to tie natural gas tax credits to advanced technologies, such as hybrid technology - at least put a bottom on fuel economy.
Natural Gas is the perfect transition as well as about half the price!!
My bggbest beef is that we have no choice, even though these vehicles are factory made! Gimme a choice! Believe it or not, there are three CNG station in central Ohio that I could use!
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