I have an 05 so this wont help me, but it may help some of you 06 owners....???
From:
http://www.dieselforum.org/policy-in...el-tax-credit/
Federal Clean Diesel Tax Credit
Clean diesel cars, pickups and SUVs purchased between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2010 are eligible for a new federal tax credit. To qualify, new diesel vehicles must:
Be powered by an internal combustion engine which:
Designed to operate primarily using more air than is necessary for complete combustion of the fuel
Incorporates direct injection
Achieves a minimum 25% increase in city fuel economy compared to a similar 2002 vehicle (inertia weight class)
Vehicle weighing 6000 pounds or less must meet Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions
Vehicle weighing more than 6000 pounds but not more than 8500 pounds must meet Tier 2 Bin 8 emissions
The credit amount for passenger cars and light duty trucks ranges from $250 up to $3400 depending on achieving certain performance standards for improved fuel economy and fuel conservation (gallons saved) over the life of the vehicle.
Fuel economy credit can range from $400 to $2400 with a minimum threshold of a 25% improvement as compared to 2002 model year city fuel economy (based on vehicle inertia weight class – see below)
Conservation credit can range from $250 - $1000 dollars with a minimum threshold of at least 1200 gallons of gasoline saved over the life of a vehicle driven 120,000 miles.
Phase-out period
Each automotive manufacturer is limited to selling 60,000 vehicles (hybrid or diesel) that qualify for the advanced vehicle credit. In the first calendar quarter following the sale of the 60,000th qualifying vehicle, a phase-out period begins. The applicable percentage of the incentive during the phase out period is as follows:
50% for the first 2 calendar quarters of the phase-out period.
25% for the 3rd and 4th calendar quarters of the phase-out period, and
0% thereafter
Credit Amount for Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks
Fuel Economy Credit
Vehicles achieving a fuel economy of (percentage 2002 model year fuel economy):
Credit Amount
At least 125% but less than 150%
$400
At least 150% but less than 175%
$800
At least 175% but less than 200%
$1200
At least 200% but less than 225%
$1600
At least 225% but less than 250%
$2000
At least 250%
$2400
Conservation Credit
Vehicles achieving a lifetime fuel savings of (in gallons of gasoline):
Credit Amount
At least 1200 but less than 1800
$250
At least 1800 but less than 2400
$500
At least 2400 but less than 3000
$750
At least 3000
$1000
Baseline Fuel Economy Levels
Passenger Cars
Vehicle inertia weight class:
2002 model fuel economy (in city):
1500 or 1750 lbs
45.2 mpg
2000 lbs
39.6 mpg
2250 lbs
35.2 mpg
2500 lbs
31.7 mpg
2750 lbs
28.8 mpg
3000 lbs
26.4 mpg
3500 lbs
22.6 mpg
4000 lbs
19.8 mpg
4500 lbs
17.6 mpg
5000 lbs
15.9 mpg
5500 lbs
14.4 mpg
6000 lbs
13.2 mpg
6500 lbs
12.2 mpg
7000 to 8500 lbs
11.3 mpg
Light Trucks
1500 or 1750 lbs
39.4 mpg
2000 lbs
35.2 mpg
2250 lbs
31.8 mpg
2500 lbs
29.0 mpg
2750 lbs
26.8 mpg
3000 lbs
24.9 mpg
3500 lbs
21.8 mpg
4000 lbs
19.4 mpg
4500 lbs
17.6 mpg
5000 lbs
16.1 mpg
5500 lbs
14.8 mpg
6000 lbs
13.7 mpg
6500 lbs
12.8 mpg
7000 to 8500 lbs
12.1 mpg
Linear Mode
