Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. That finding takes into account both the higher purchase price of an electric vehicle and the lower fuel costs over the vehicle’s life. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge. Indirect effects.

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Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric 252

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. Convenience: From 2011 to 2016, the number of stations for charging electric vehicles increased by 1,138% in the US. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue.

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California 2017 2016 Los Angeles 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In addition, although many experts say that the solution to our energy and climate problems is sending the correct price signals to industry and consumers, the transport sector’s behavior is highly inelastic in that it does not change significantly in response to changes in fuel prices, at least in the range that is politically acceptable.

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2018 California 2012 Plug-in 257