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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

All stressed that plug-in technology already exists and just needs a push on the financial front from Congress.&#. WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cash for clunkers. All stressed that plug-in technology already exists and just needs a push on the financial front from Congress. lawmakers are supportive of the idea.

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Poll: 81% of Americans Oppose Gas Tax Hike To Encourage Sales of More Efficient Cars

Green Car Congress

These sentiments remain largely unchanged from nearly two years when 86% said they opposed the idea of raising gas taxes by $0.50 In a poll earlier this year, 73% rejected the idea of taxing drivers based on how many miles they drive to help fund the building and repair of roads and bridges. Only 18% supported a mileage tax.

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