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Delaware Incentives and Laws for HEVs / PHEVs

The list below contains summaries of all Delaware incentives and laws related to HEVs / PHEVs.

Laws and Regulations

State Agency Energy Plan

To improve air quality and reduce operating expenses from state vehicle use, all state agencies must reduce petroleum consumption by 25%, vehicle emissions by 25%, and vehicle miles traveled by 15% by the end of 2012 as compared to Fiscal Year 2008 levels. This will be achieved through alternative fuel vehicle acquisition, the use of alternative fuels, and implementation of idle reduction measures. (Reference Executive Order 18, 2010)

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Acquisition Requirements

All new light-duty vehicles state agencies, departments, and offices purchase must be hybrid electric, alternative fuel, fuel-efficient, or low emission vehicles, unless such a purchase compromises health, safety, or law enforcement needs. Additionally, the state must develop procedures for diesel fleet vehicles to use biodiesel fuel blends of the highest percent content that is practical. (Reference Executive Order 18, 2010)