Feebate
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A feebate is a policy to strengthen the market for environmentally preferable vehicles by charging a fee or paying a rebate to purchasers, depending on environmental performance and fuel efficiency of the vehicles. Policy priorities will shape a feebate: whether it targets greenhouse gas emission, oil consumption, or criteria pollutant emission; the selection of the set of subject vehicles; revenue objectives; manufacturer impacts: and equity.
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Status (2005)
Cunnecticut
A bill was signed directing the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to “develop a plan for the implementation” of a feebate by Governor in June 2005. Based on their emission of greenhouse gases, the plan allows an increase or decrease of up to 3% in the state sales tax on vehicles. The Commissioner is required to consult with stakeholders, including the auto industry, in developing a plan that is to be submitted to the General Assembly by the start of year 2006.
Here is the text of the bill[2]
District of Columbia
In 2004, the D.C. Council raised from 7 to 8% the excise tax on "luxury" SUVs, defined as those weighing 5000pounds or more, and increased registration fees for these vehicles by $40. Fees for hybrids were reduced by comparable amounts.
Maine
Bill LD305 was introduced in 2005. This bill levy a 5% surcharge on the purchase or lease of a new vehicle that does not achieve 27.5 MPG (CAFE Standard). It failed in the Senate in March 2005.
Massashusetts
Here is the text of the bill[3]
North Carolina
Senator Jenkins introduced Bill 1038, Mobile source Emissions Reduction Program. This program would charge vehicles a registration fee based on miles traveled, emissions of pollutants, and fuel consumption. The bill was sent to the Agricultural/Environmental/Natural Resource Committee in March 2005. The legislative session us nearly over, and the bill will not be acted upon in 2005.
Here is the text of the bill[4]
Rhode Island
In 2003 and 2004 legislative session, bills to establish a feebate based on carbon dioxide emissions were introduced, however, they did not pass. The 2004 bill set an initial rate of $2400 per pound of carbon dioxide per mile (approximately $470 per gallon per mile for gasoline vehicle) and a pivot point of 0.78lbs. per mile (approximately 25.1 miles per gallon, using combined city/highway fuel economy adjusted by EPA). The pivot point was set at a level that require well over half of all vehicles to pay a fee.
In 2005, no bill related to feebate was introduced.
Here is the text of the bill[5]
Vermont
Canada
For many years, feebates have been under consideration at the national level in Canada. In March 2005, the government has announced its intention to investigate adoption of a feebate to complement an agreement reached with automakers on carbon dioxide reduction. The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy has been asked to develop feebate options for the next budget cycle. The government is also interested in extending the concept of feebates beyond vehicles to home appliances.
Here is the text of their budget plan[6]
E.U.
In France, the environment ministry proposed a feebate. The fee is based on carbon dioxide emissions, ranging from a fee of €3500 to a rebate of €700.
Manufacturer Impact
Fees and Rebates for Most Popular Vehicles and Hybrids at $1000 per 0.01 Gallons per Mile
| Cars | Type | Est. MPG (lab55/45) | Single pivot point | Separate car and truck pivot points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Camry | 31.4 | $880 | $275 |
| Honda | Accord | 30.7 | $808 | $203 |
| Honda | CIvic | 38.9 | $1,494 | $890 |
| Nissan | ALtima | 29.8 | $709 | $105 |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 28.1 | $506 | -$99 |
| Toyota | Collora | 39.0 | $1,501 | $896 |
| Ford | Taurus | 26.3 | $263 | -$342 |
| Chevrolet | Cobalt | 33.1 | $1,044 | $439 |
| Chevrolet | Malibu | 31.0 | $839 | $234 |
| Ford | Focus | 32.9 | $1,026 | $431 |
| Toyota | Prius | 65.8 | $2,545 | $1,940 |
| Honda | Civic Hybrid | 56.3 | $2,289 | $1,684 |
| Trucks | Type | Est. MPG (lab55/45) | Single pivot point | Separate car and truck pivot points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 | 18.2 | -$1198 | -$568 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado | 19.1 | -$743 | -$113 |
| Dodge | Ram | 17.5 | -$1,370 | -$740 |
| Ford | Explorer | 18.3 | -$1,143 | -$513 |
| Dodge | Caravan | 24.8 | $33 | -$633 |
| GMC | Sierra | 19.2 | -$743 | -$113 |
| Chevrolet | TrailBlazer | 18.4 | -$1,116 | -$487 |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 20.5 | -$630 | $0 |
| Chrysler | Town & Country | 24.3 | -$50 | $580 |
| Honda | Odyssey | 25.7 | $174 | $804 |
| Ford | Escape Hybrid | 36.7 | $1,533 | $2,163 |
Negative numbers are fees
Act of Congress
References
[1] VEHICLE EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES: AN UPDATE ON FEEBATES FOR STATES
[2] AN ACT CONCERNING A CONNECTICUT CLEAN CAR INCENTIVE PROGRAM
[3] Senate NO.2438
