Someone please explain why this makes sense.

Okay, just watched a comparison review of the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Chevy Malibu Hybrid.  The Camry got better mileage, emitted less CO2, and had better performance than the Malibu.  The Malibu was about $1000 cheaper than the Camry.

However...

The Chevy Malibu also qualified for a $1500 tax break, but the Camry did not.  Why?  Wouldn't you expect the hybrid with the better mileage would get at least the same (if not a higher) tax break?  Both are made in the US... The Camry just happens to sell in (much) higher volumes.

So... Since more people want to buy the Camry Hybrid, those consumers shouldn't get the same tax break?  That's stupid.  That's why we need a new president with a serious energy policy.  An energy policy that encourages consumers and auto makers alike to innovate and improve. . .  Make the tax break based on energy savings, not sales volume.