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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

Blink Charging

As a result, regulations and guidelines related to electric vehicles are changing frequently, and consumers and charging station hosts must be aware of new developments. As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax.

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National Academies report finds US interstate highways need major overhaul; calls for 20-year blueprint for action

Green Car Congress

The report calls for a 20-year “blueprint for action,” which includes creating an “Interstate Highway System Renewal and Modernization Program,” increasing the federal fuel tax to help pay for it, and allowing tolls and per-mile-charges on more interstate routes. The study was sponsored by the US Department of Transportation.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

Smith’s warranty for the battery system is five years or 1,000 charge cycles—whichever comes first. 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.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

Green Car Congress

Edwards points out that attitudes like being green arise from values that are usually stable, internalized and emotionally charged and as a result they frequently stay constant over one’s lifetime. Miller of Synovate lays out how a consumer might view a hybrid: We’re going to charge you more for this technology.

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Energy Learning Curve Survey Finds Americans Support Wide Array of Proposed Energy Policies, But Are Not Yet Ready to Make Tradeoffs

Green Car Congress

However, the survey also found that the public may not yet be prepared for the tradeoffs and challenges needed to make these proposals a reality, with majorities rejecting measures such as a floor on gasoline prices, congestion charges, or higher fuel taxes. Barriers to public engagement.

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Vaillant and Honda present home combined heat and power system for Europe

Green Car Congress

Vaillant developed all the hydraulics for the heating system and the control and connection technologies. In addition, system users also benefit from a refund of the fuel tax for the natural gas used and the charges for using the grid.

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