Automobile Emissions Mileage Tax Pollution 
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
From 1980 to 2006, the total number of miles traveled (VMT) by automobiles increased 97%; truck VMT increased 106%. Although the Commission recommends moving away from a fuel tax, it also noted that a portion of revenues derived from a carbon tax on fuels should be allocated to the highway fund. Paying our Way”.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 31, 2023
The United States actually has a regulatory environment that promotes larger vehicles, particularly pickup trucks and SUVs, as they’re not subject to the same stringent emissions regulations as smaller passenger vehicles. Novel safety requirements also contribute to this trend.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Posted by: Joe | Apr 13, 2009 11:27:11 PM The government gets no tax money on electric vehicles. We are addicted to the gasoline tax both at the State and Federal level. There is no room for them to hide the taxes or blame it on successful "rich" people. The Democrats have reached too far. GM never wanted the EV1 to succeed.
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