Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

A bi-partisan Congressionally-created commission has recommended a shift from motor fuel taxes to direct fees charged to transportation infrastructure users—i.e., a federal mileage fee—as a way to reform financing of the US transportation infrastructure. The nation faces a crisis. Summary of revenue options.

Mileage Tax 170

Mileage Tax Fuel Tax Tax Financing 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The US has up to now adhered to the user-fee principle in financing transportation infrastructure—i.e., users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). User Charges Based on Distance Traveled (VMT Fees).

Transportation 199

Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199

Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2009

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. The changes planned are meant to alleviate increasing air pollution as well as save energy costs.

Green Cars 42

Green Cars Green Scrappage 42

EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

Beginning with 2022 model-year, Volvo EVs will come with an expanded Care by Volvo package that includes service, roadside assistance, home charging, and insurance where possible. Batteries and Charging. ” – March 7, Business Insider via Yahoo Finance. . ” – March 7, Business Insider via Yahoo Finance.

GM 52

GM Hummer GMC Battery 52