The Canadian Province of British Columbia is adding up to 356 gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles to the government fleet.

Approximately 15% of the current provincial government fleet consists of green vehicles, including 45 gasoline-electric hybrids as well as natural gas and propane powered vehicles.

The additional hybrids will be used as part of the provincial fleet in communities across the province.

The Province also announced a tax break of $2,000 for British Columbians who buy hybrids. The benefit is now in effect, and will remain in place until March 31, 2008.