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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Electrek

As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. more… The post Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one appeared first on Electrek.

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Could an "electric fuel" tax for EV use help states solve the gas-tax dilemma?

Green Car Reports

The gas tax remains one of the main funding sources for road infrastructure, which has led to cries that electric-car drivers aren't paying their fare share of road maintenance costs. Consider electricity a fuel. A new bill circulating through the Minnesota legislature calls for an "electric fuel" tax for EVs.

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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Baua Electric

Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. At the Kentucky Public Service Commission’s approved rate of 25c/kWh , this represents a 12% or 24% tax.

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Maine to hit hybrids, electric cars with fees higher than gas tax?

Green Car Reports

Maine has become the latest in a growing string of states to propose adding registration fees for hybrid and electric cars to make up for tax revenue on the gasoline they don't use, or use less of.

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Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit: Explained

Electric Driver

You may be wondering what is an electric car federal tax credit. The US government provides people incentives to switch from gas to electric cars and will give you up to a $7,500 tax credit to make the change.

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Switzerland pulls the plug on tax breaks for electric vehicles

Electrek

In a controversial move, Switzerland has decided to tax electric cars in the same way it does for gas guzzlers, saying that special tax exemptions are no longer necessary. more… The post Switzerland pulls the plug on tax breaks for electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Canadian group satirizes Saskatchewan’s dumb EV tax by suggesting a sidewalk tax

Electrek

The province of Saskatchewan in Canada has joined a growing number of regions around the world in levying punitive taxes against electric cars while letting gas cars continue to get away with murder.

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