S. 2854 · 111th Congress

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Herb Kohl
Introduced
2009-12-09
Latest action
2009-12-09 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase and extend through 2014 the tax credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles; (2) allow such credit for certain fuel-efficient heavy trucks and heavy electric vehicles; (3) extend through 2013 tax credits for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property expenditures; (4) expand the definition of refueling property for electric motor vehicles to include panel upgrades, wiring, conduit, trenching, pedestals, and related equipment; and (5) allow a new tax credit, through 2013, for 50% of the cost, up to $3,500, for electric idling reduction devices installed on heavy-duty diesel powered on-highway vehicles.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to publish standards for certifying idling reduction devices.