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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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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. The single-motor, front-wheel drive 2022 Polestar 2 comes in one model, with a base MSRP of $47,200, which includes the mandatory $1,300 destination fee. Observations: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

Green Car Congress

Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

Green Car Congress

Vehicle fuel consumption depends on the combination of powertrain and fuel used, as well as how the vehicle is driven. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system).

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EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Green Car Congress

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. quadrillion Btu—as a result of increases in demand for personal travel and movement of goods that outstripped gains in fuel efficiency. Diesel remains the most widely used HDV fuel.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

kW electric motor. Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. This process can be viewed on the instrument cluster where you can watch the power flow into and out of the battery and motor. Your numbers may differ.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

Co-developed with General Motors, the midsize ZDX rides on the Ultium platform that is also shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox EVs. Performance-tuned dual motors Horsepower increases 499 from 490 Torque rises to 544 from 437 lb.-ft. Rear brakes: 13.5” In some state it may also get the coveted HOV lane sticker.

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