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Lowe Promotes Hybrid Tax Breaks by Anthony Fontanelle Actor Rob Lowe appeared before lawmakers last Thursday and promoted tax credits for people who add a plug-in feature to hybrid cars and trucks. Lowe went to Capitol Hill last week to tout plug-in hybrids and a bill sponsored by Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass. The said bill would give car owners tax breaks for converting their hybrids into plug-in models that can be recharged using a regular wall outlet. It can be recalled that automakers were disappointed by the decision to include Lowe, while none of them was invited. In his statement, Lowe twice quoted his Sam Seaborn character from TV's "The West Wing" and said that the car has improved his driving skills since he tries to get a better mileage. Additionally, Lowe portrays a junior senator from California on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters." "I have been driving this car around and I have to tell you, it did what my mother couldn't do. It did what my driving instructor couldn't do, it's made me a better driver," Lowe stressed. Lowe testified Thursday before a special House panel created to respond to energy and global warming concerns. Later, the actor appeared at a demonstration about three blocks from the Capitol featuring a Toyota Prius that had been converted to a plug-in hybrid. In an interview by the Associated Press, Lowe said that his interest in clean energy was not new. Recent events, he said, led him to become more active on the issue. "The first money I ever made and was able to invest, I invested in an alternative energy company going back 25 years," he said. "Like a lot of Americans, I've been watching as the climate changes and as we are in a war on terror where our oil addiction helps fund people that want to kill us. It's gotten my attention." Lowe promoted plug-in hybrids, which have both electric and gasoline motors, plus a battery pack that can be recharged at home. "I have been driving this car around and I have to tell you, it did what my mother couldn't do. It did what my driving instructor couldn't do - it's made me a better driver," Lowe added. As the issues for global warming and increasing gas prices continue to bother the Congress, automaker and the general public, auto parts and product lines are subject to closer scrutiny. Toyota engines, Subaru spark plugs and other auto parts may be required to be enhanced soon to cope with the fuel regulations. About the Author Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.INSERT YOUR OWN BANNER HERE!
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Orlando Sentinel | More hybrids, electrics set for Detroit auto show Detroit Free Press, United States - It's an acknowledgement that many hybrid buyers want to be identifiable at 100 yards, a feat Honda's hybrid Accord and Civic models never accomplished. ... Ford has quietly released a superb new hybrid sedan Malcolm Gunn, Special to The Windsor Star Auto review: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid |
![]() ABC News | US auto sales drop in 2008, recovery unclear The Associated Press - Lower gas prices have cut into high-mileage gas-electric hybrid vehicles toward the end of the year. Toyota reported sales of the Prius, the top-selling ... Video: Chrysler, Toyota, Lead Declines in Auto Sales Toyota, Honda US Slump Ends Gains Dating to Mid-90s Hit the Brakes: US Auto Sales Keep Tumbling in December, Even Hybrids |
UAW: GM, Chrysler may not need more loans; Honda axes high-end models Detroit Free Press, United States - Casualties include a range of rear-wheel-drive cars to be sold under the Acura brand, a successor to the Honda S2000 and a convertible based on the ... |
Autochannel (press release) | Consumer Reports' 2008 Car Brand Perception Survey: Drivers See ... Autochannel (press release) - Category rankings and analysis can be found online in the Cars section HERE. Toyota and Honda topped overall rankings with scores of 189 and 146 points, ... Report: Era of Impulse Purchases of New Vehicles Is Over Carbuying blues Consumer Reports: Nearly Half of Americans Have Delayed Purchasing ... |
TruckTrend Magazine | Pickup Truck (and car) Sales Trends of 2008 TruckTrend Magazine - Only four of the top 10 offered hybrid variations, and their sales were only a fraction of the total model sales. What's more, only the sixth-place Honda ... |
Hyundai, Kia May Delay Plants on Global Sales Slump Bloomberg - Honda Motor Co., Japan's second-biggest automaker, has delayed the opening of plants in Argentina and India as the global recession damps car sales ... |