Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 Air pollution was responsible for 1.1 Deaths attributable to household air pollution and ambient particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) air pollution in Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and overall in Africa, 1990–2019. The most disturbing finding was the increase in deaths from ambient air pollution.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

A bi-partisan Congressionally-created commission has recommended a shift from motor fuel taxes to direct fees charged to transportation infrastructure users—i.e., More transparent charges for using infrastructure may also spur drivers to use the system more efficiently, reducing the overall investment need.

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Mileage Tax Fuel Tax Tax Financing 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. Revenues from the tax go into the federal Highway Trust Fund, which is independent of the General Fund; every five years or so Congress passes an authorization bill to allocate these revenues. User Charges Based on Distance Traveled (VMT Fees).

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Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

This is because many of the external costs1 of transportation—such as congestion, pollution, and GHG emissions—are not paid for by the businesses or individuals that make key decisions, and because individuals and even many businesses do not make purchase decisions based on the total cost of ownership (TCO). Active transportation.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2009

The changes planned are meant to alleviate increasing air pollution as well as save energy costs. It is expected that the cars with the highest fuel consumption levels, such as SUVs, will face increased taxes and duties. Fuel taxes have also been increased in recent weeks with further rises expected.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

Beginning with 2022 model-year, Volvo EVs will come with an expanded Care by Volvo package that includes service, roadside assistance, home charging, and insurance where possible. Batteries and Charging. Participating drivers with supported electric vehicles can exchange a spent battery for a fully charged one in less than 10 minutes.

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