Federal Budget Most Environmentally Friendly Ever

[pfezziwig]

The Conservative government released its annual busget this Mar19th,2007 and made many commitments to green house gas reductions

Among the most popular measures introduced was the tax credit for purchasing fuel efficient cars. A basic $1000 rebate for automobiles getting 6.5 L/100 km or less and larger vans, truck and SUV's getting 8.3 L/100. There is even an additional $1000 tax credit available based on values exceeding those above (a Toyota Prius could get the maximum $2000). E-85 vehicles will also be eligable for the credits.

One of the most surprising measures introduced was the plan to charge levies on inefficient gas guzzlers starting with the 2011 model year. This went much further than most optimistic environmentalists will admit.

On top of this they plan to start leading by example. The federal government has 26000 automobiles and they are targeting a 15% reduction in green house gas production over 2003 levels.

This budget left many environmentalists scratching their heads. They have generally opposed the Conservative government as their initial mandates and election promising were decidely anti enviroment but their actions after 1 year in office are better than they could of hoped for. Not surprisingly many of them are still anti Conservative even though this is the most pro environmentally friendly budget ever released in canada, they're a stubburn and ignorant bunch sometimes.

As long as the policies are good who cares what party is in charge, come on environmentalists, admit they're doing a good job and start backing these great measures.

Staff, GreenCarsNow.com , a website devoted to promoting fuel efficient vehicles and alternative fuels.

[B. Max]

or less and larger vans, truck and SUV's getting 8.3 L/100.

What truck gets that kind of mileage. Perhaps with diesel. People are right to call Harpers budget absurd.

[Topaz]

or less and larger vans, truck and SUV's getting 8.3 L/100.

What truck gets that kind of mileage. Perhaps with diesel. People are right to call Harpers budget absurd.

I saw the Honda on "Car & Driver" and I wasn't impress and the driver wasn't either. If one keeps their car tune-up, most are good cars. I would think, airplanes, and military equipment give off more pollution than your 6 and 4 cycle cars.

[blueblood]

or less and larger vans, truck and SUV's getting 8.3 L/100.

what's that in miles per gallon?