Number 10
Despite some supply issues the was the 10th best selling vehicle in the US in October according to the latest data.
Obviously, that proves conventional don’t need new tax credits, right? Thus, tax credits should be reserved for larger battery-powered vehicles?
Why?
Wouldn’t it be beneficial to get as many hybrids on the road as possible as quickly as possible? Likewise, might not tax credits for hybrids force other automakers to get serious about challenging the Prius in terms of hybrid sales?
Certainly, such a credit would hurt US automakers in the short term, but nothing breeds change like necessity. Besides, if are going anywhere, a lot more conventional hybrids are going to get there first, and both hybrid types can share battery technology.
Finally, even a little protectionism could be added to such a credit. For instance, make the credit available only for hybrids manufactured in America.
