Legislation Topics include impending and current legislation on hybrid purchase incentives, clean energy, and any related to reduction of SMOG/GHG emissions.<br> This is not a debate forum on the merits of enacting such legislation. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:28:58 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:28:58 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/37/ Higher Registration charge for HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs in TN Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:37:00 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57201/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57201/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
I just saw a story that TN registered HEVs and PHEVs will be hit with an additional registration fees vs a non-hybrid.

TN HEVs, PHEV, and BEVs drivers will be hit with an extra fee tacked on when they get their license plate tag renewed beginning this year. The registration fee for BEVs is $200, and $100 for HEV and PHEVs. If you own a 100% gas-fueled car, there is no extra fee.

The justification for the fees is the loss of state revenue that typically comes in from gas taxes. EV drivers, of course, don’t use gasoline, so they aren’t chipping in any gas tax revenues.

Governor...

Higher Registration charge for HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs in TN]]> 2 Katie Hobbs-Kari Lake Remaining County Votes Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:09:32 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57040/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57040/ invalid@example.com (litesong) litesong
Governor
Candidate Party Votes PercentPct.

Katie Hobbs
Democrat 953,783 +50.34%50.34%

Kari Lake
Republican 940,716 +49.66%49.66
Total reported
1,894,499
Timing of results
Most people were expected to vote early — by mail, in-person or by drop box. Those ballots require the verification of voters’ signatures, and officials said the...

Katie Hobbs-Kari Lake Remaining County Votes]]> 2 VA Governer declares war on clean deisel and Hybrids with new tax policy Mon, 24 Feb 2014 12:24:41 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46302/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46302/ invalid@example.com (fordman50) fordman50
1. This does not pass basic tax fairness test.
a. Public policy 101 teaches us that those that consume the good should pay for it. This proposal spreads the road cost to everyone regardless if they use it or paid already for it in another manner.
b. Double taxes poor that already pay point of service tax for public transportation
c. Double taxes Cleans Diesel drivers (think VW TDI=55 MPG)
d. Double taxes Hybrid drivers
e. Triple...

VA Governer declares war on clean deisel and Hybrids with new tax policy]]> 7 Obama wants to cut oil imports by 1/3 by 2021 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:59:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38561/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/38561/ invalid@example.com (warthog1984) warthog1984
While reducing imports is nice, what about reducing consumption? -Ed

President Barack Obama will set an ambitious goal Wednesday to cut oil imports by a third over 10 years, focusing on energy security amid high gasoline prices that could stall the U.S. economic recovery.

Obama will outline his strategy in a speech after spending days explaining U.S.-led military action in Libya, where fighting, accompanied by popular unrest elsewhere in the Arab world, has helped push gasoline prices toward $4 a gallon.

The White House says...

Obama wants to cut oil imports by 1/3 by 2021]]> 11 The Sierra Club campaign for cleaner, more efficient cars Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:48:12 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/27041/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/27041/ invalid@example.com (rdprice64) rdprice64
Every extra nudge we can give the government helps! Check it out:

http://action.sierraclub.org/bigpicture_cleancars]]> Energy Property Credits and the I.R.S. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:28:22 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/26891/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/26891/ invalid@example.com (drimportracing) drimportracing 7 things you should know about the tax credit :flag: - Dale]]> 4 Trading a clunker pickup for a pickup? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:01:03 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/26496/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/26496/ invalid@example.com (98CRV) 98CRV
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091105/ap_on_bi_ge/us_cash_for_clunkers]]> 5 Renewable energy bill to be voted on today! Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:45:58 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/23082/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/23082/ invalid@example.com (drimportracing) drimportracing
http://capwiz.com/windenergy/issues/alert/?alertid=12794771&PROCESS=Take+Action

I filled it out and sent it to my Senators and Representatives, I hope the included bill doesn't have hidden clauses as it seems so many things political often does.

Anyway, I thought you all might want to participate either for or against. It's your right to do or not do something for our country.

If you fill it out and hit send, it will be emailed to your appropriate officials based on your address.

I wished we could make our voices heard on every...

Renewable energy bill to be voted on today!]]> "National speed limit pushed as gas saver" Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:40:13 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/13176/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/13176/ invalid@example.com (Steve_O) Steve_O Sen. John Warner has asked the Energy Department at what speeds vehicles would be most fuel efficient.

Sen. John Warner has asked the Energy Department at what speeds vehicles would be most fuel efficient.

Sen. John Warner, R-Virginia, asked Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to look into what speed limit would provide optimum gasoline efficiency given current technology. He said he wants to know if...

"National speed limit pushed as gas saver"]]> 51 Illinois HOV Lanes - Dumb Idea ? Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:04:35 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/16723/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/16723/ invalid@example.com (donee) donee
Welp, if your in Illinois, especially Chicagoland, you might have heard our governor wants to establish HOV lanes. To me this means good bye SHM mode (55 instead of 70 mpg), hello 1 hour morning commute (rather than 40 minutes).

Am I overreacting? The only way this will work is if they build an extra lane on every highway. So, maybe that is why its being proposed? To give the construction companies something to do after the massive construction projects we have been through the past few years ?

The proposal to allow Hybrid vehicles in these...

Illinois HOV Lanes - Dumb Idea ?]]> 19 The Obama Administration’s program for Automobile CO2 emissions and FE Wed, 20 May 2009 11:36:59 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/22085/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/22085/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Program set to enforce 42 mpgUS by 2016. The industry lacks the $’s and clout to fight off the inevitable... Anymore.

[fimg=left]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2008_Toyota_Sequoia.jpg[/fimg]Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - May 19, 2009

Actions speak volumes... Toyota’s Sequoia (14 mpgUS on gas and 10 mpg on E85), GM’s Hummer H2 (so heavy it is not even rated) and Chrysler’s Durango (15 mpgUS on gas and 10 mpg on E85) are some of the lowest FE...

The Obama Administration’s program for Automobile CO2 emissions and FE]]> 19 Oregon looking at taxing mileage instead of gas Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:08:26 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/18484/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/18484/ invalid@example.com (SentraSE-R) SentraSE-R From the Huffington Post

Oregon Looks At Taxing Mileage Instead Of Gasoline

RYAN KOST | January 2, 2009 09:27 PM EST

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon is among a growing number of states exploring ways to tax drivers based on the number of miles they drive instead of how much gas they use, even going so far as to install GPS monitoring devices in 300 vehicles. The idea first emerged nearly 10 years ago as Oregon lawmakers worried that fuel-efficient cars such as gas-electric hybrids could pose a...

Oregon looking at taxing mileage instead of gas]]> 11 EPA will be directed to allow States to legislate CO2 emissions Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:24:11 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/19030/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/19030/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel CO2 emissions control should bring about much higher Fuel Economy Standards then the current 35 mpgUS by 2020 non-sense.

[xfloat=right]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/615/2010_Honda_Insight_Headline_pic.jpg[/xfloat]Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Jan. 26, 2009

2010 Honda Insight-II – At 41 mpgUS combined, it easily meets the 2016 CARB mandate of 40 mpgUS today.

The new EPA chief, Lisa Jackson, issued a memo to all EPA employees last Friday first thanking President Obama for her appointment and then to laying...

EPA will be directed to allow States to legislate CO2 emissions]]> 13 Move to penalize Bay Area carpoolers Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:28:54 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/18190/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/18190/ invalid@example.com (SentraSE-R) SentraSE-R Bridge authorities consider ending free tolls for carpoolers. Apparently the success of carpools (46% of weekday 7-8 a.m. traffic across the Bay Bridge is carpools) is giving the authorities ideas to milk this cash cow. Carpools with 3 or more occupants get to cross the bridges for free during rush hour to relieve congestion. The bridge authorities want to end the free use, and increase their revenues.]]> 2 Penalty for Selling Your Hybrid Car Early? Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:04:05 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/17014/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/17014/ invalid@example.com (Greenspan) Greenspan
Recapture: Penalty for Selling Your Hybrid Car Early

The new law for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit requires taxpayers to recapture their hybrid tax credit if they re-sell their hybrid car or truck.]]> 4 Housing bills in congress that never got passed Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:58:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/16146/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/16146/ invalid@example.com (Bluestreak2k5) Bluestreak2k5
3 seperate bills from 2005-2007 in the house and senate dealing with the housing crisis. What happened to the bills? All ended up in the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs which hasn't done anything with them yet, except H109 and S 190 got deleted due to the fact that all bills not passed during each session of congress are cleared when the next session comes into office....

Housing bills in congress that never got passed]]> Legality of FAS’ing and NICE-On’s… Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:15:40 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/12914/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/12914/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
___Just a quick note and I hope everyone looks this up in their own locales…

http://law.onecle.com/illinois/625ilcs5/11-1410.html
___Good Luck

___Wayne]]> 59 Half Baked Idea - US Govt buys solar farms? Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:30:21 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/15425/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/15425/ invalid@example.com (SpartyBrutus) SpartyBrutus
In my view, the alternative energy industry is being held back waiting for congress to extend (or not) the renewable energy tax credits due to expire in 3 months. If delayed, PV and Wind will tank for a while with layoffs and investment $$ yanked away from startups. Also, I dont believe that free enterprise goes from 0-60 faster than a hybrid on this - research, investment $, supply chain alliances,...

Half Baked Idea - US Govt buys solar farms?]]> 1 CAFE for Dummies. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:04:03 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6850/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6850/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel
___Here is what the insiders are saying (or are told to say) about future CAFÉ standards in the upcoming energy bill(s).

Jason Vines – Chrysler Group Media – Oct. 16, 2007

CAFE for Dummies.]]> 11 Japanese-Built Prius Carries Energy Bill Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:00:30 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/7847/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/7847/ invalid@example.com (xcel) xcel Michigan Republicans Miffed Energy Bill Sent in a Prius.

[xfloat=left]http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2007_Toyota_Prius1.jpg[/xfloat]AP – Dec. 20, 2007

If the Republican minority believes that a Prius-II delivering the Energy bill to the White House was a slap in the face, maybe they should consider the kick in the teeth they gave the American people with a bill requiring a miniscule 26 mpg overall by 2020 and allowing tax breaks for oil companies, the most profitable industry on the planet, to continue...

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