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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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EV Road Usage Fees: A 3-Step Guide for States

Plug in America

As drivers embark on cross-country adventures, we take for granted miles of open roads. States rely on gas taxes to fund road improvements and repairs. Plug In America believes that EV drivers should pay their share in a way that is fair. a year in gas taxes. But who pays for these roads? This is our baseline.

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BMW-Sixt car-sharing JV DriveNow launches in London; 30 i3s coming in 2015

Green Car Congress

miles) in size comprising the boroughs of Islington, Haringey and Hackney, though DriveNow is seeking to extend the area of coverage to neighboring boroughs before long. Our aim is to expand it into about 15 more cities in Europe and about 10 in North America in the future.

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

Green Car Congress

The report makes several recommendations that should be implemented to attain the 40-50% reductions in fleet fuel consumption and GHG emissions by 2050 that the overall assessment indicates are feasible in North America, Europe, and Japan. miles per gallon will not reflect what most new car buyers should expect to achieve in 2025.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12 12 ton truck with 100 mile range used by local delivery services and courier services. After four years they’ll be cost neutral; these guys understand the cost of their fleets down to the pence per mile. ”. The Edison (left) and the Newton (right). Click to enlarge.

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Study Finds That Implementation of a Portfolio of Transportation Strategies Will Be Required for Significant Reductions in GHG from Transportation Sector; Pricing Strategies Have the Largest Potential

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per gallon fuel tax by 2050) could result in an additional reduction of 28% in GHG emissions. The Moving Cooler baseline extrapolated these projections further to 2050, resulting in a potential doubling or greater of fleet fuel efficiency. Strong economy-wide pricing measures (such as a $5.00 Moving Cooler. Resources.