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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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Rising Fuel Prices Have Imparted A Potent Boost To The Indian Electric Scooter Market

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In India, ICE scooters with internal combustion engines (ICE) account for roughly 70% of overall gasoline use. But consumers are moving their focus to electric scooters as a result of the sky-high price of gasoline. Okinawa Autotech began selling e-scooters in 2017 under the I-Praise, PraisePro and Ridge+ brands.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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New in 2021, the 4xe has all the off-road ability of a non-electrified Wrangler, possibly even more as there is something satisfying about removing the top and sides, lowering the windshield, and cruising silently in pure electric mode through the desert or forest. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 kW electric motor. Charge up for electric-only local driving. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. Smooth Operator.

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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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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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We believe this is not the right strategy, and electric vehicles will ultimately dominate the market. And we’re really headed for an electric vehicle, and an autonomous future. Lars Moravy: I have no idea. Elon, thank you very much for this opportunity that I got back in 2017. Lars Moravy: Or home phones.

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