Hi 2gr8dogs:

I also live in Oregon (and also have 2 great dogs). The hybrid tax you heard about was just some politician sending up a trial balloon to see if there was any interest. there wasn't. Hey it's an election year.

As a matter of fact if you do buy a hybrid, the State of Oregon will GIVE you $1,500.00 in the form of a tax credit. Added to the $2,600.00 that the feds give you pretty much covers the extra cost of a hybrid.

Be safe,
Dennis