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Taxpayer subsidies for electric vehicles & hybrids = $135 million

GasBuddy Blog -- If you're one of those folks who scratch their heads when the U.S. government tries to pump up one industry, one energy source, or one kind of vehicle versus another, and at the same time penalize competitors in related industries, while undermining products fueled by other energy sources...

Then you've probably noticed that anyone in your neighborhood who's driving an Electric Vehicle (EV) like the Nissan Leaf, or the Chevy Volt ($40k, MSRP) or a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV hybrid... isn't shopping for clothes and housewares at Goodwill.

Incidentally, if you're in the market, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, which Cadillac calls "the world's first and only full-size luxury hybrid SUV", it has a MSRP range between $...

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Submitted May 04, 2012 By: PD

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GreenLegend Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,642 Points:398,775 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:32:17 AM Ignore GreenLegend Report Abuse Outrageous! If they are viable or potentially profitable, the market will provide the investments needed. They are buying corporate donations.
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,785 Points:1,547,825 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:31:32 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Yes, the US government is TOO big.
dave364 Champion Author Lansing Posts:4,951 Points:1,438,335 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:31:19 AM Ignore dave364 Report Abuse too much for me
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,098 Points:938,480 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:31:03 AM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse I concur with RAHCAT.
DerTaubman Champion Author Detroit Posts:7,318 Points:1,530,995 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:30:49 AM Ignore DerTaubman Report Abuse Why should anyone get government help to buy a Cadillac?
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,478 Points:664,150 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:30:03 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse If hybrids and EV's were such a great idea, they would not need subsidies and America would flock to them. Socialist Obama has to go.
Tiput Champion Author Ottawa Posts:1,980 Points:461,125 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:26:08 AM Ignore Tiput Report Abuse ok
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,575 Points:2,446,110 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:25:27 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse instead of messing with private industry, government should get out of the way (Unless of course they are sending me a stimulus check so I can spend 40 grand on a car and paying my fuel bills also :=)
1178richmond Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,896 Points:798,275 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:24:39 AM Ignore 1178richmond Report Abuse ok
Zuman Champion Author New York Posts:6,169 Points:1,899,655 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:23:48 AM Ignore Zuman Report Abuse Infuriating.
turbodog Champion Author Mississippi Posts:6,761 Points:1,363,415 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:21:41 AM Ignore turbodog Report Abuse the more they spend, the less our dollars are worth
1cheapgasin Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,564 Points:1,210,715 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:21:38 AM Ignore 1cheapgasin Report Abuse Taxpayers get ripped again- just to satisfy the low self-esteem of the people who buy these pathetic things.
wkb03 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,966 Points:594,420 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:20:40 AM Ignore wkb03 Report Abuse This is wrong!
swede Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,772 Points:1,676,975 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:18:03 AM Ignore swede Report Abuse We should not be subsiding electric vehicle, they should stand on their own.
BigDogOH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,513 Points:1,809,770 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:17:07 AM Ignore BigDogOH Report Abuse STOP ALL SUBSIDIES !!!
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,327 Points:2,507,085 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:15:55 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse I hate subsidies. Why should I help pay for someone else?
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:32,042 Points:2,170,020 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:13:01 AM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse These EV's and hybrids are way too expensive and it will take you decades to recoupe the difference in the price (if at all).
dar 1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,898 Points:446,390 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:12:23 AM Ignore dar 1 Report Abuse The rich get richer.........
BigBillMI All-Star Author Detroit Posts:616 Points:248,930 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:09:55 AM Ignore BigBillMI Report Abuse k
Ringmaster2008 Champion Author Ontario Posts:7,583 Points:1,164,760 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:09:01 AM Ignore Ringmaster2008 Report Abuse The government loves to give out taxpayers money, especially in an election year. It makes them look good.
Ratso Champion Author Ohio Posts:18,800 Points:2,685,570 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:08:50 AM Ignore Ratso Report Abuse Whats the difference with this story and the GM Chrysler bailout ? D.C. wants to be in everyones pocket man ...!
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,756 Points:1,812,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:07:44 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Not for me.
kobes1 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,497 Points:558,585 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:07:20 AM Ignore kobes1 Report Abuse Dont likeit
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,726 Points:1,819,960 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:06:36 AM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse Of course, taxpayers provide funding.
Petrock Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,128 Points:2,558,735 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:00:51 AM Ignore Petrock Report Abuse If you can afford an Escalade, you really are not worrying about the cost a gasoline so the "hybrid" badge is a statement and has nothing to do with saving money (or the environment).
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:8,301 Points:1,658,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 5:00:04 AM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse Money out of our pockets.
CarolinaBlue150 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,430 Points:300,000 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:59:40 AM Ignore CarolinaBlue150 Report Abuse Not interested in this
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,016 Points:2,064,095 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:59:11 AM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse Yes, the burden is on the taxpayer, nice to spend other people's money.
heardva Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,675 Points:274,875 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:57:14 AM Ignore heardva Report Abuse okay
METEOR49 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,177 Points:456,200 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:56:47 AM Ignore METEOR49 Report Abuse the insanity continues .
padlocks2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,062 Points:621,880 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:54:58 AM Ignore padlocks2 Report Abuse I agree with "WR-INC"
JSX515 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,724 Points:803,545 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:54:06 AM Ignore JSX515 Report Abuse Time for a regime change
otis2010 Champion Author Toledo Posts:2,985 Points:802,380 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:52:53 AM Ignore otis2010 Report Abuse otay
WR-INC Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:39,504 Points:3,626,285 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:51:14 AM Ignore WR-INC Report Abuse No subsidies should be allowed for vehicles with pre-subsidy prices of more than $25,000.
AvantiMick Champion Author Indiana Posts:12,747 Points:2,543,520 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:49:43 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse A giant waste of tax dollars!!
gsofrs Champion Author Greensboro Posts:4,158 Points:1,218,515 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:49:31 AM Ignore gsofrs Report Abuse Not surprised.
StraKat Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,215 Points:570,990 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:47:01 AM Ignore StraKat Report Abuse Stop the monkey business.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,238 Points:1,227,750 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:45:09 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse Our government is still wasting our money.
SteveMartin Champion Author New Orleans Posts:4,438 Points:886,615 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:43:25 AM Ignore SteveMartin Report Abuse Pin-head Liberals stealing our money.
FMREALTOR Champion Author Florida Posts:6,410 Points:1,697,980 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:42:58 AM Ignore FMREALTOR Report Abuse T H A N K Y O U TOMOK
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,054 Points:2,347,460 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:41:19 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse If EV's and Inbreds cannot stand on their own with vehicle sales and price competition, EV's and Inbreds do not deserve any kind of subsidy or $135 million of taxpayer money either. Much more money wasted that the taxpayers will have to pay back. It does Not matter what Brand or Model it is, Inbreds and EV's are too high priced for me. With the high price of purchasing a new EV or Inbred, I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or anything else. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
Arcenannie Sophomore Author Des Moines Posts:126 Points:500,050 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:36:55 AM Ignore Arcenannie Report Abuse Sounds to me like it might just equal out in the end. But getting that initial money to purchase would be tough for the middle wage earner.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,249 Points:494,800 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:36:04 AM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse OK
Rick52 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:12,041 Points:1,200,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:30:20 AM Ignore Rick52 Report Abuse Money gets Money...
no_monkey2002 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:8,420 Points:2,071,925 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:30:10 AM Ignore no_monkey2002 Report Abuse stop;;;subsidies altogether no more no way why do it in the first place think for a change but your mind in gear
papa56NC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:725 Points:142,760 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:27:20 AM Ignore papa56NC Report Abuse ok
Heltonw Champion Author Montana Posts:3,314 Points:1,660,340 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:26:27 AM Ignore Heltonw Report Abuse It only helps those who can afford it without the tax payer dollars.
Hop1LA Champion Author Baton Rouge Posts:3,319 Points:1,177,470 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:22:34 AM Ignore Hop1LA Report Abuse What's your point?
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,156 Points:2,244,425 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:22:12 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse Only $135 million? A drop in the bucket compared to other pork projects.
mconley1967 All-Star Author Louisville Posts:586 Points:360,980 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:20:30 AM Ignore mconley1967 Report Abuse Ok
harleydoctor Champion Author Kansas Posts:7,350 Points:1,929,560 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 4:20:20 AM Ignore harleydoctor Report Abuse Don't care, still not going to buy one....