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Could an "electric fuel" tax for EV use help states solve the gas-tax dilemma?

Green Car Reports

The gas tax remains one of the main funding sources for road infrastructure, which has led to cries that electric-car drivers aren't paying their fare share of road maintenance costs. Consider electricity a fuel. A new bill circulating through the Minnesota legislature calls for an "electric fuel" tax for EVs.

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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

Teslarati

With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

Green Car Congress

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Anticipated driving patterns.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

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. Declining Fuel-Tax Revenues: Beyond Electric Vehicles. MPG from 28.7.

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Electric Vehicles Could be your Solution to the Current Gas Prices

Blink Charging

Gas prices are at nearly their highest point in history, and some owners of larger vehicles are ready to trade them in for vehicles with better gas mileage. Plenty of drivers, however, are looking at a more permanent option – electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles by the Numbers.

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Wisconsin: Higher Taxes For Hybrids, Electrics For Not Burning Enough Gas To Fund Road Repairs?

Green Car Reports

Much of the money to fund maintenance of this infrastructure comes from taxes on fuel, but that''s something that doesn''t apply to drivers of electric cars--and hybrid drivers pay less than others. RELATED: Why Electric-Car Owners Should Be Happy For New Colorado.'

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