When gas prices are high, ordinary Pennsylvanians feel the pain at the pump. Driving a fuel-efficient vehicle is a way to reduce the impact of volatility in gas prices, and over the past few years more Americans have cited gas prices as a reason they are considering purchasing an electric or hybrid car. But despite the better fuel economy, the higher up-front cost of electric and hybrid vehicles often makes them financially out-of-reach for too many households. That leaves those households at risk to gas price volatility and prevents them from achieving savings in this common household expense.

That is why I am re-introducing a package of bills to make hybrid and electric vehicles more accessible to middle class Pennsylvanians. Not only will this help Pennsylvanians save money in times of high gas prices through better fuel economy, but by working to reduce gasoline demand we can contribute to lowering gas prices for everyone. Expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles will also reduce emissions and toxic contaminants, helping the environment and improving public health.

Please join me in cosponsoring this package of bills for financial incentives that would put more hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in the hands of those who would like to own them, unlocking paths to savings for more of our constituents.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 0162: P.L.6, No.2