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

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

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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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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

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He wants Congress and the Biden administration to approach charging infrastructure the same way Tesla went about building its Supercharger network. It does not support Teslas, however, along with other popular EV models. “Now the federal government is in a position to look at all electric transportation with that same lens.”

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