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

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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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CAP report estimates US will need 14M new PEVs and >330k new public charging outlets by 2025 to meet Paris targets

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The report, which focuses specifically on what states can do to ensure that adequate charging infrastructure is available, reports that while many states are well on their way to having the public Level 2 and DC fast charging infrastructure needed by 2025, the country needs significantly more to meet the Paris Agreement goal.

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Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays

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The auto organization forecasted that over 49 million Americans would hit the road for Thanksgiving 2023, an increase of 2.3% As for the year-end holiday travel , AAA forecasts that “115.2 million electric vehicles on the road in the US, and sales forecasted to reach 2.5 The vast majority – nearly 89% – were expected to drive.

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Building a Profitable EV Charging Business

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Some forecasters project that 50% of total passenger car sales in the US will be electric by 2030. Your customer will usually require a combination of Level 2 AC (for slow or overnight charging i.e. residential properties or offices) and faster DC charging (close to the highway). Don’t forget tax credits and incentives either.

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Governor George Pataki Calls for 40% Penetration of Electric Drive Vehicles in US by End of Decade

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In a talk at the opening plenary of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference in Washington, DC, former New York Governor George Pataki called for a 40% market penetration of electric drive vehicles in the US by the end of the decade. Incentivize the battery makers. Consumers and Charging.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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As you will see in a minute, with the passing of a year and perhaps becoming a bit wiser, I’ve reduced my forecasts a fair amount for various models (although I’m comparing US and Canada to just a new US-only forecast). Before diving in to forecasting GM’s future sales, let’s take a look at historical sales.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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Furthermore, by 2035, EVs are projected to account for 45% of the market , up from a forecast of 32% in 2030. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. times more than in 2018.

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