February 5, 2007
DRIVE GREEN, SAVE $2,000: RONDEAU
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Rebates Now Available To Manitobans Who Purchase A Hybrid
Electric Vehicle
Manitobans who purchase an environmentally-friendly hybrid
vehicle will only need to complete a simple, one-step application
at the time their vehicle is registered to receive a $2,000
rebate from the province, Science, Technology, Energy and Mines
Minister Jim Rondeau announced today.
Manitobans who purchase a hybrid electric vehicle in February, or
who have purchased a hybrid electric vehicle since the rebate
initiative was announced Nov. 15, will automatically receive a
cheque in the mail. Beginning March 1, one-step rebate
applications will be included as part of the vehicle registration
process at Manitoba Public Insurance broker offices.
"Hybrid electric vehicles use less fuel and produce fewer harmful
emissions than conventional automobiles," Rondeau said.
"Manitobans who choose a hybrid will realize significant savings
on fuel costs for the life of their purchase and will now benefit
from a $2,000 rebate to make the purchase of a hybrid more
affordable."
Manitoba residents will receive $2,000 from the provincial
government on the purchase or long-term lease of any new hybrid
electric vehicle. Designed as a bridge until lower-emitting
vehicles become more readily available, the rebate program will
continue through Nov. 15, 2008.
"Our government is committed to helping Manitobans save money
while they take steps to protect the environment for future
generations," said Finance Minister Greg Selinger. "This rebate
will help more Manitoba families make an environmentally-friendly
choice when purchasing a new vehicle."
Manitoba Public Insurance will use its existing information
systems to issue the rebate cheques, minimizing administration
costs and allowing for a one-stop rebate application process
integrated with vehicle registration.
Rondeau noted Manitoba has been widely recognized as an
environmental leader. The province has been lauded by Business
Week Magazine as first among regional governments worldwide for
action on climate change and was recently ranked first in a
national energy efficiency report published by the Canadian
Energy Efficiency Alliance.
A list of hybrid electric vehicles available for purchase in
Manitoba and eligible for the provincial rebate can be found
online at
http://www.gov.mb.ca/est