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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

Green Car Congress

The taxes fall into three broad categories: vehicle acquisition (VAT, sales tax, registration tax); ownership (annual circulation tax, road tax); and motoring (fuel tax). Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand total of €440.4

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

Blink Charging

As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. With states enacting new kWh taxes on EVs and EV charging, we want to make sure you have the right information. kWh tax begins on July 1, 2025.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

The Truth About Cars

In many cases, charging locations aren’t even available. For example, fuel taxes (which are accounted for when you pay at the pump) are responsible for funding anywhere from a quarter to a third of all roadway maintenance — which would evaporate as more people started driving electric vehicles.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

In the coming weeks, DOE will issue a draft of a solicitation that would make up to $8 billion in (self-pay) loan guarantee authority available for a wide array of advanced fossil energy projects under its Section 1703 loan guarantee program. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Policy'

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Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

Clean Fleet Report

Advanced biofuels can act as a bridge across this “electrification gap” by offering a low-carbon alternative until such technologies become reliable and available for widespread practical use. The Advanced Biofuels Association looks forward to engaging with Congress and the Department of the Treasury for guidance around the IRA’s tax credits.