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

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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. Instead of allowing this revenue to disappear as battery-electrics become the new norm, it might be time to start planning for replacement options now.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

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Unfortunately, this has left many with product lineups overloaded with models loads of households can no longer afford. Interestingly, making vehicles more fuel efficient also gradually lowers the amount of fuel taxes collected due to the fact that drivers would be spending less money at the pump.

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

Green Car Congress

For medium and heavy-duty vehicles, key policy priorities include increasing the availability of charging stations for long-haul freights, electricity pricing reform to make depot charging more affordable, and priority lanes and curb access for zero-emission trucks, among other possibilities. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes.