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Dutch Cabinet Approves Mileage Tax; In Effect in 2012 if Approved by Parliament

Green Car Congress

The average rate for a car is expected to be: Dutch Mileage Tax. Proceeds from the mileage tax will not exceed the combined cost of the older taxes, which can be about 25% of the cost of a new car. Emissions of CO 2 and particulate matter are expected to decrease by more than 10%.

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Congressionally-created Commission Recommends Mileage Tax Instead of Fuel Tax for Transportation Infrastructure Financing

Green Car Congress

An ever-expanding backlog of investment needs is the price of our failure to maintain funding levels—and the cost of these investments grows as we delay. Basic economic theory tells us that when something valuable—in this case roadway space—is provided for less than its true cost, demand increases and shortages result. of GDP today.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

However, there has been public pushback over how to pay for the plan and its push to decrease personal driving by imposing a mileage tax. The cost of doing each is daunting, and the total cost goes up as you concatenate them.” The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning.

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Rasmussen survey finds 53% of likely US voters oppose increase in gasoline tax, even if dedicated only to interstate highways

Green Car Congress

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 33% of likely US Voters would favor a modest increase in the gas tax even if they knew the revenue would be used only to pay for building, maintaining and repairing the Interstate Highway System. Fifteen percent (15%) are undecided. 17% are undecided.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). Posted by: Joe | Apr 13, 2009 11:27:11 PM The government gets no tax money on electric vehicles.

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