Hybrid Vehicle Owners Gain Representation in Washington

Washington DC August 17, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hybrid vehicle owners now have their own organization to represent their unique interests in Washington, D.C.

The group, "Hybrid Owners of America," which is independent from the auto industry, will kick off its lobbying efforts today for the half million Americans who already own hybrid gas-electric cars and other vehicles, reports The Detroit News.

"HOA will track and defend existing hybrid purchase incentives as well as advocating for new incentive arrangements," said Hybrid Owners of America spokeswoman Ailis Aaron Wolf.

The organization is founded by the Newton, Massachusetts-based Civil Society Institute, a group that advocates for higher fuel economy standards.