The Truth About Cars

JUNE 3, 2024

For example, fuel taxes (which are accounted for when you pay at the pump) are responsible for funding anywhere from a quarter to a third of all roadway maintenance — which would evaporate as more people started driving electric vehicles. Automakers appear willing to engage in direct sales in a manner similar to Tesla.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

In 2017, Tesla Model S had the farthest EPA-rated range for an all-electric vehicle, at 315 miles. In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In addition, although many experts say that the solution to our energy and climate problems is sending the correct price signals to industry and consumers, the transport sector’s behavior is highly inelastic in that it does not change significantly in response to changes in fuel prices, at least in the range that is politically acceptable.

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