NRDC believes that a tax incentive for hybrids is one part of a responsible energy policy for America. Saving energy through fuel efficiency is cleaner, cheaper, and faster than increasing petroleum supply. In fact, increases in vehicle fuel efficiency can save more than fifteen times as much oil as the likely yield from the Arctic Wildlife Refuge. We do not have to despoil pristine wilderness areas to meet our energy needs. Because the United States only has 3 percent of the world's oil reserves we can't drill our way to oil independence.
Fuel efficiency is the smart way to go for both the environment and the economy.
NRDC is encouraged by the productive relationship we have developed with Ford, Toyota, and Honda during this process. With the help of the tax incentives in this bill, we hope that one day there will be a hybrid in every garage. The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, non-profit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Founded in 1970, NRDC has more than 400,000 members nationwide, served from offices in New York, Washington, Los Angeles and San Francisco. 1515 Wilson Blvd.