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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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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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This sci-fi whirring sound consists of a speaker mounted behind the front bumper, generating a futuristic sound so pedestrians have an idea the Niro PHEV is close by. The Niro PHEV qualifies for federal tax credits and state rebates, and in some states, is eligible for a HOV sticker. LXS $30,765. EX $34,565. EX Premium $37,725.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. The company exudes confidence and optimism.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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note: The 4xe is $5-10,000 more than a comparable non-electrified Wrangler, but it is also eligible for a variety of federal and local tax incentives.). While the rear seat can fit three adults, two would be a better idea, and the fuel economy is so-so unless you never forget to plug it in. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , which regulates interstate transmission of electricity, is on board with the idea. Asked when there might be one million electric vehicles on the road that could also feed their battery capacity back into the grid in a two-way exchange, the panelists generally said between 2017 and 2020.

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