The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged the certification by American Honda Motor Company, Inc., that its Honda Civic GX Model Year 2008 vehicle meets the requirements of the Qualified Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit.

The Qualified Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit was enacted by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. To qualify these vehicles can operate only on alternative fuels or mixed fuels (a combination of alternative fuel and petroleum based fuel). The 2008 Honda Civic GX is an alternative fueled vehicle that operates on compressed natural gas. This vehicle should not be confused with hybrid vehicles.

The Qualified Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit amount for the Honda Civic GX Model Year 2008 is $4,000.