Tax Credits Possible for Diesel Vehicles

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There's a provision in the Energy Bill that provides a tax credit for diesel cars and trucks:

... The energy bill, which could make it to President Bush's desk to sign this week also would make buyers of cars and light-duty trucks with either hybrid or modern diesels eligible for tax credits of up to $3400 per vehicle, provided they meet certain performance and fuel-saving criteria. Bigger incentives would be available for fuel cell vehicles and larger trucks. The provision could help drive sales of 500,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next five years, and incentivize automakers to bring more clean diesel vehicles to market. -Jim Burt

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6619



Looks like the only thing holding up passage in the Senate (it's already passed the House) is the MTBE issue. Wonder how much of a tax credit the Dodge Ram diesel-hybrid would be eligible for?