EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

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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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

Another expectation is that homeowners and businesses will become “ fully electrified ” by replacing oil, propane and gas furnaces with heat pumps along with gas fired stoves as well as installing solar power and battery systems. The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning.

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Climate Change Climate San Diego Emissions 138

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. Its been improving over time, but the power density and cost issues are still steep for what exists thus far. We are addicted to the gasoline tax both at the State and Federal level.

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