According to the LA Times today, it could be another six months before you can drive solo in the HOV lanes in a qualified hybrid. First, the EPA has to "define what an energy-efficient, low-emissions hybrid vehicle is within 180 days." Hello? Where have these people been the last two years or so that this issue has been kicked around? EPA probably has hybrids in their fleet, so they should already know the definition.
Of course, I sorta knew this would happen, having waited since I bought my Prius in October '03 for the law to be passed, etc. I retired 30 days ago, so won't have much need to drive solo in the HOV lanes anyway.
Of course, I sorta knew this would happen, having waited since I bought my Prius in October '03 for the law to be passed, etc. I retired 30 days ago, so won't have much need to drive solo in the HOV lanes anyway.