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[originalspacerob]

Finally got an explanation from the CHEAPR program they have in CT for tax incentives on electric vehicles. There explanation if below. I left out the engineers name and email to protect them and just wanted to share there response. Looks like it will be awhile before we get that benefit in CT.

"Hi Robert,
 
Thank you for your interest in the CHEAPR program and supporting electric transportation in CT by purchasing an electric motorcycle!  As you already know, electric motorcycles are not currently eligible under the CHEAPR program.  Motorcycles are excluded from CHEAPR because Connecticut has over 2.2 million passenger cars and trucks on the road and only about 86,000 motorcycles (only about 2.5% of all vehicles registered in CT).  Because the CHEAPR program is operating with limited funding, the initial focus is solely on incentivizing the purchases of electricars as vehicles have the most immediate emissions impact in CT.  As the CHEAPR program grows and improves electric motorcycles will be evaluated for inclusion on the eligible vehicle list.
 
We hope you enjoy your Zero Emission Motorcycle and continue to spread your positive experience with other enthusiasts!
 
Thanks again for your input. "
 


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[Erasmo]

It might be harsh but it could totally be possible that focussing on cars does provide the most bang per buck.

[Richard230]

It is too bad that government regulators and legislators don't realize that incentivizing the sale of electric motorcycles would really reduce the amount of noise pollution in their state. Now that would be something of value to their constituents. 

[originalspacerob]

I sent this onto my dealer to let them know. They knew there was none but not the state of where it stood


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[ctrlburn]

Talk about bang for your buck - replacing one motorcycle (by some measures) cuts pollution by 10 cars.

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-hy-throttle11-2008jun11-story.html

"In California, such bikes make up 3.6% of registered vehicles and 1% of vehicle miles traveled, yet they account for 10% of passenger vehicles' smog-forming emissions in the state. In fact, the average motorbike is about 10 times more polluting per mile than a passenger car, light truck or SUV, according to a California Air Resources Board comparison of emissions-compliant vehicles."

[MrDude_1]

Talk about bang for your buck - replacing one motorcycle (by some measures) cuts pollution by 10 cars.

http://www.latimes.com/news/la-hy-throttle11-2008jun11-story.html

"In California, such bikes make up 3.6% of registered vehicles and 1% of vehicle miles traveled, yet they account for 10% of passenger vehicles' smog-forming emissions in the state. In fact, the average motorbike is about 10 times more polluting per mile than a passenger car, light truck or SUV, according to a California Air Resources Board comparison of emissions-compliant vehicles."

this is true for older, non-closed loop, non-catalyst motorcycles.
so it applies to most bikes, but not new ones.