Green Car Congress
APRIL 21, 2011
Minnesota’s highway revenues are derived from three sources: the gas tax, vehicle registration fee or tabs and the motor vehicle sales tax. In May and June 2007, Mn/DOT conducted qualitative research to understand public opinion about a mileage-based user fee alternative to the current motor fuel tax.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 14, 2012
Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.). The exemption applies to any motor vehicle the power of which is wholly (i.e., tonnes or less.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2009
It also discusses fuel taxes and prices, which affect both travel and vehicle choices. Policies to promote these options include travel planning, fuel and road price increases, dedicated infrastructure or prioritization for non-motorized modes, and training and education campaigns.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 8, 2010
Direct transportation (fuel) taxes generate the greatest reductions in CO 2 emission from transportation, achieving CO 2 emissions at 86% of 2005 levels by about 2025. While CO 2 prices are equivalent to fuel taxes, CO 2 prices at their projected levels are far too small to create a significant incentive to drive less.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 21, 2009
The authorization bill—The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009—is currently being drafted and will replace the current authorization, SAFETEA-LU, which is due to expire 30 September. The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes.
Green Car Congress
JULY 29, 2009
per gallon fuel tax by 2050) could result in an additional reduction of 28% in GHG emissions. Among these options, pricing carbon fuel has by far the largest effect because it not only prompts reductions in travel, but also spurs significant improvements to fuel economy as the use of more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 25, 2009
In Great Britain vehicles are heavily taxed via fuel taxes, the value added tax, registration fees and location specific congestion charges and the cumulative effect of these taxes can have a significant impact on a vehicle’s operating cost. gallon in January 2009. Click to enlarge. 3d 967 (Fed.
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