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Mn/DOT assessing potential for mileage-based user fee to replace fuel tax; Battelle conducting technology assessment

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Minnesota’s highway revenues are derived from three sources: the gas tax, vehicle registration fee or tabs and the motor vehicle sales tax. These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system. The GPS display may be mounted on the dashboard of any vehicle.

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New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

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Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.). The exemption applies to any motor vehicle the power of which is wholly (i.e., tonnes or less.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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Choice: 150 different plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles are available worldwide, with that number set to rise to over 240 by 2021. population lives in a metropolitan area with 7 or fewer available models. Performance: Battery range has been increasing annually. China leads with over 75 EV models. More than half of the U.S

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Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

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However, most states use few of the available transportation policy tools to reduce. transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector, and in most cases make decisions that will likely increase.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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reported range of just 240 km, although a 360-km model is also available. Most EV owners recharge their cars at home or at work, meaning that chargers need to be available in garages, driveways, on-street parking, apartment building parking areas, and commercial parking lots. passenger vehicles. The International Energy Agency.