Pennsylvania Hybrid Electric Vehicle Laws and Incentives

State Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Fueling Infrastructure Funding

The Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and provides financial assistance and information on alternative fuels, AFVs, HEVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, anti-idling technologies that use alternatives to diesel fuel for heavy-duty trucks, and advanced vehicle technology research, development, and demonstration. Projects that result in product commercialization and the expansion of Pennsylvania companies will be favored in the selection process. (Reference Title 73 Pennsylvania Statutes 1647.3)

State Laws and Regulations

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Promotion

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urges auto manufacturers to develop and produce PHEVs for consumer use. (Reference House Resolution 106, 2007)

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Pilot Program

The Governor launched a pilot project in 2005 to explore the use of HEVs among the state fleet. Under this pilot program, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania added 30 HEVs to its fleet in 2007, and plans to add an additional 75 HEVs by Model Year (MY) 2010. By MY 2011, at least 25% of all new passenger vehicles purchased for the Commonwealth's fleet will be HEVs, as long as the total cost of ownership does not exceed the average total cost of ownership of the rest of the fleet. For more information, see the 2005 Office of the Governor press release.