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Massachusetts Governor Proposes $0.19 Increase in State Fuel Tax to Support Transportation Projects

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As part of a comprehensive reform plan to simplify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ transportation system, Governor Deval Patrick is proposing a fuel tax increase of $0.19 The increased fuel tax is intended to be in lieu of an increase in tolls. per gallon—a 81% increase of the current $0.235 per gallon.

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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

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It also discusses fuel taxes and prices, which affect both travel and vehicle choices. Subsidies for low carbon cars are likely to be effective, because the evidence is that people tend to discount long run costs. It is also possible over time to facilitate a substantial shift to lower carbon cars.

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How the Budget affects green car drivers

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The increase has been dubbed a “tax of the many&# by Conservative Party leader David Cameron. For green car enthusiasts, the results of the Budget present something of a mixed bag. There are encouraging signs for people struggling to buy new cars too.

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Green car incentives coming to Israel

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The eagerness to reward green car buyers for their purchases now looks likely to extend to Israel, where the finance ministry is planning new regulations on car purchasing according to Reuters. It is expected that the cars with the highest fuel consumption levels, such as SUVs, will face increased taxes and duties.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

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– March 8, via Green Car Reports. VW Confirms Next Generation EV Coming in 2026 – VW confirmed more details of its Project Trinity flagship electric car, including a launch date of 2026. – March 8, via Green Car Reports. – March 8, via Green Car Reports. Batteries and Charging.

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