EDTA Applauds Kohl-Blunt Bill to Advance Electric Drive Trucks and Charging Infrastructure
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Washington, DC - June 28, 2011 -
Today, Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) and Senator Roy
Blunt (R-MO) introduced
S.1285, the Hybrid and Electric Trucks and
Infrastructure Act, legislation that would
provide tax incentives for buyers of
hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric
medium and heavy-duty trucks. This bill takes a
multi-pronged approach to
modernizing the vehicle fleet. It would restore
the currently-expired Section 30B hybrid motor
vehicle tax credit,
helping manufacturers reach economies of scale
and bringing down the cost of these
technologies for consumers. It
would also promote investment in charging
infrastructure and in fuel and emission-saving
anti-idling technologies.
Below is a statement about the bill from Electric
Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
President Brian Wynne:
“EDTA applauds the introduction of this
important legislation, which provides key
incentives to help U.S. businesses
purchase fuel-saving electric drive trucks and
install recharging and refueling infrastructure
for plug-in and alternative fuel
vehicles.”
“S. 1285 recognizes that advanced technology
trucks have the potential to save millions of
gallons of fuel and
substantially reduce air pollution emissions.
These incentives will help businesses take
advantage of efficient technology
options and will spur greater investment in
advanced vehicles and components
manufacturing.
“Accelerating the adoption of electric drive
and hybrid vehicles will bring the nation
greater energy security, a stronger
economy and a cleaner environment. We commend
electric drive champions Senators Kohl and
Blunt and look forward
to continuing to work with them to advance
electric drive and reduce our nation’s
dangerous dependence on foreign
oil.”
About EDTA: The Electric Drive Transportation
Association (EDTA) is the preeminent trade
association representing battery, hybrid,
plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric drive
technologies and infrastructure. EDTA conducts
public policy advocacy, education, industry
networking, and international conferences.
EDTA’s membership includes vehicle and
equipment manufacturers, energy companies,
technology developers, component suppliers,
government agencies and others. For more
information about EDTA and its members, visit
ElectricDrive.org. For
information about owning and operating electric
vehicles, please visit GoElectricDrive.com.
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