Washington buys more hybrids than gas cars for state fleet

by Mike Magda (RSS feed) on Sep 25th 2006 at 1:48PM



For the 2006 model year, the state of Washington purchased 222 Toyota Prius cars compared to 218 gas-only models. The state also picked up some Ford Escape Hybrids and 390 flex-fuel vehicles. The state apparently gets a good deal on the Prius, paying about $2,000 below sticker. Does the state also get the IRS deduction?

So if you're wondering why you've been stuck on the waiting list for a Prius, blame Washington.

[Source: Puget Sound Business Journal]

Filed under: Flex-Fuel, Hybrid, Ford, Toyota, Legislation and Policy

Tags: Escape Hybrid, EscapeHybrid, Prius, Washington

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