H.R. 6807 · 110th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of new neighborhood electric vehicles.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
John Hall
Introduced
2008-08-01
Latest action
2008-08-01 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for the purchase of a new neighborhood electric vehicle. Limits the amount of such credit to the lesser of $1,000 or the amount paid for such vehicle. Defines "new neighborhood electric vehicle" as a U.S. manufactured vehicle which: (1) draws propulsion energy solely from onboard sources of a rechargeable energy storage system; (2) is classified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a low-speed vehicle; (3) has four wheels; (4) has a top attainable speed in one mile of more than 20 mph and not more than 35 mph on a paved level surface; and (5) has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 2,500 pounds. Terminates such credit after 2013.