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Shannon · 03-30-2006, 09:54 AM

Letters sent to city (San Antonio, where we reside) and Texas government representatives regarding hybrid use/ownership:

To Texas Governor Rick Perry (Contact Info.)

Quote:

Governor Perry,

I recently replaced a 1992 Toyota Corolla (27mpg) with a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid (31/36mpg), and as a result I've become more interested in what our state and national government is doing to encourage hybrid use and/or ownership.

As you know, by 2007 and 2008, there will be literally a dozen hybrid vehicles in production and available for purchase in the USA, including several pickups (Dodge Ram Hybrid, GMC Silverado and Sierra) and large SUVs (Dodge Durango, Porsche Cayenne; a full list is available at http://www.hybridcars.com/cars.html)

I was quite pleased to learn about H.B. No. 1156, proposed during the 79th regular legislative session -- an act relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain new hybrid motor vehicles.

This email serves to voice my support, and that of my fellow Texan hybrid owners, to H.B. 1156 and all other legislation that could serve to support, encourage and reward hybrid use and/or ownership in the State of Texas. As I'm sure you know, hybrids are being used by the U.S. National Park Service, the U.S. Postal Service, the City of New York (cabs) and many others, as well as ordinary citizens such as myself. The U.S. Federal Government offers a one-time Income Tax Credit for hybrid owners. It would certainly be reasonable that the State of Texas would offer a similar one-time incentive.

Sincerely,

- Shannon Moore
San Antonio, TX
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid owner

To San Antonio District #3 Councilman Roland Gutierrez (Contact Info.) --
he's not my rep, but as the originator of San Antonio's hybrid proposal, I contacted him for support.

Quote:

Councilman Gutierrez,

I recently replaced a 1992 Toyota Corolla (27mpg) with a 2006 Ford
Escape Hybrid (31/36mpg), and as a result I've become more interested
in what our city, state and national government is doing to encourage
hybrid use and/or ownership.

I was quite pleased to learn (via http://go.ucsusa.org/hybridcenter/incentives.cfm#TX) that you proposed a pilot program for San Antonio which would grant hybrid owners free parking at the City's parking meters for one year. It's a commendable start.

I realize you proposed this in January, but I wanted to inquire as to your thoughts on whether it might actually be adopted by the San Antonio City Council. If you think it's at risk of not being accepted, is there anything San Antonio area hybrid owners can do to assure the City there is indeed a growing base of hybrid owners in their jurisdictions? As you know, by 2007 and 2008, there will be literally a dozen hybrid vehicles in production and available for purchase in the USA, including several pickups (Dodge RAM Hybrid, GMC Silverado and Sierra) and large SUVs (Dodge Durango, Porsche Cayenne; a full list is available at http://www.hybridcars.com/cars.html)

Sincerely,

- Shannon Moore
San Antonio, TX
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid owner

Interested in hybrid related incentives or proposals for other U.S. states, the Federal government, etc.?
State and Federal Hybrid Incentives