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

EV Adoption

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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Mitsubishi Motors to launch new Mirage global compact in Japan; 1.0L gasoline engine with 64 mpg US

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km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 L/100km) on the JC08 cycle, making the Mirage the most fuel efficient registered gasoline car in Japan. These trim levels thus qualify for the Japanese government’s “eco-car” classification thus are exempt from acquisition tax and motor vehicle tax at the time of purchase. mpg US, 4.3

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Ford Focus Electric in California qualifies for $10K in tax credits, HOV access

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California buyers of the Ford Focus Electric will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tax credits ($2,500 state, $7,500 federal) and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access after the car was just approved for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). 3 and 7, respectively, for the worst congestion in the US.

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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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tonnes more CO 2 than an equivalent gasoline car over its lifetime due to a more energy-intensive refining of the diesel fuel; more materials required in the production of heavier and more complex engines; higher emissions from biodiesel blended in the diesel fuel; and longer mileage because fuel is cheaper. mpg US) and 7.1

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New BMW 3 Series Touring to offer PHEV version; XtraBoost mode

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The BMW eDrive technology in the BMW 330e Touring comprises a four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission. mpg US) and cut CO 2 emissions to 52 – 42 grams per kilometer (provisional figures). Electric power consumption averages between 16.3

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

How Does 50+ MPG Sound? Be careful listening to self-anointed experts that owning a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is not a wise choice or viable option when buying a new car. Here is the truth: when owning a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD PHEV, you will never buy gasoline for probably 90% of your regular driving.

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Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW?(208 km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks.

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