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Dutch Cabinet Approves Mileage Tax; In Effect in 2012 if Approved by Parliament

Green Car Congress

The Dutch Cabinet on Friday approved a new road tax bill that would eliminate the current motor vehicle tax and purchase tax and replace them with a charge per kilometer driven, starting in 2012 and increasing through 2018. The average rate for a car is expected to be: Dutch Mileage Tax.

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Congressionally-created Commission Recommends Mileage Tax Instead of Fuel Tax for Transportation Infrastructure Financing

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A bi-partisan Congressionally-created commission has recommended a shift from motor fuel taxes to direct fees charged to transportation infrastructure users—i.e., a federal mileage fee—as a way to reform financing of the US transportation infrastructure. Click to enlarge. Summary of revenue options. Click to enlarge.

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What You Need to Know About Owning Versus Leasing Fleet EVs

Blink Charging

The decision to purchase or lease electric vehicles (EVs) for your commercial fleet depends on several factors, such as whether you want to own your capital assets versus maintaining a more flexible cash flow. Tax incentives are easier There are federal tax incentives for new, used, and commercial electric vehicles.

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

EV Adoption

There are multiple proposals that states and the federal government are exploring and testing, but almost all of them bring challenges or concerns about collection, privacy, and fairness that are usually not leveled at the existing fuel tax approach. Because a mileage tax would be post-paid. Public Charging. Here’s why.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Posted by: canderson | Apr 13, 2009 5:02:50 PM The EV1 gave drivers 80 miles on a charge. Ill never purchase one again, no matter what the mpgs.

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