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. Click to enlarge. of GDP today. Summary of revenue options. Click to enlarge.

Mileage Tax 170

Mileage Tax Fuel Tax Tax Financing 170

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel 98

Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

It is one thing to answer a poll indicating a willingness to change, and quite another to “ walk the talk ” especially if there are personal, social or economic inconveniences or costs involved. the price of admission to jobs, education and recreation is owning a car.” For instance, recent U.S. A war on EVs will be hard fought.

Climate Change 137

Climate Change Climate San Diego Emissions 137

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 31, 2023

EV prices haven’t fallen as promised, battery mining turned out to be rather contentious, and the vehicles themselves continue getting heavier — resulting in some record-setting curb weights that are likely serving to undermine roadway health and automotive safety. The cost is becoming unaffordable for the middle classes."

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Vehicles Cars Mileage Tax Obama 111

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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). But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt.

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Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2011

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. 74% of Americans oppose raising the gas tax to meet new transportation needs.

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Tax Gasoline Mileage Tax Gas 199