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Mn/DOT assessing potential for mileage-based user fee to replace fuel tax; Battelle conducting technology assessment

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Minnesota’s highway revenues are derived from three sources: the gas tax, vehicle registration fee or tabs and the motor vehicle sales tax. These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system. For the technology component of the Mn/DOT work, Battelle will conduct a $4.1-million

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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. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

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Most states do not make any effort at all to connect. transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes. The report found many states miss opportunities to reduce transportation emissions, and, sometimes, likely increase emission rates.

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Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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Charging station operators increasingly complement grid connection with solar panels and battery storage, costing additional funds to buy or lease. While routine charging infrastructure maintenance is typically minimal, repairing broken chargers can be costly if out of warranty.

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Proposed US Transportation Reauthorization Plan Links Greenhouse Gas Reductions to Transportation Planning

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Creating a National Transportation Strategic Plan, based on long-range highway, transit, and rail plans developed by States and metropolitan regions, to develop intermodal connectivity of the nation’s transportation system and identify projects of national significance. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Edwards believes that while consumers move up the tree into areas like freedom and esteem they always maintain a strong connection to the security foundation. We’re not sure how much maintenance cost you are going to incur and quite frankly you many need to replace the battery pack after 3-4 years and it may cost between $3,000-$5,000.

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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. But they’re not very popular with motorists that live there.&

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