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. In the meantime, cars and trucks have become more fuel-efficient. States use similar mechanisms. —Huang et al.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

The Road Ahead for Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Market Trends & Policy Analysis analyzes California’s ZEV market, including historic sales, costs, technology trends, forecasts and challenges. Total Cost of Ownership: An analysis of 17 popular 2017 models found ZEVs can already be price competitive now, without government incentives.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes. This relationship is essential not only for progress toward climate goals, but also for a generally successful and cost-effective transportation network. States should seek to bring greater balance to their transportation investment plans.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2009

Establishing a new program to finance planning, design, and construction of high-speed rail. Currently, the US Highway Trust Fund supports the construction, repair and maintenance of highways. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes. Highway account balance. Source: DOT. Click to enlarge.

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