Cost Fuel Tax Industry Maintenance 
Green Car Congress
JUNE 23, 2022
He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief. State gas taxes average another 30 cents per gallon. He also continued his calls for the oil industry to increase refinery capacity to increase production.
EV Adoption
JULY 4, 2022
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.
Driivz
JULY 3, 2024
This blog explores the costs and processes involved in setting up, operating and maintaining EV charging networks, as well as the revenue models that make EV charging a viable business. Also critical is the cost per square foot or meter of useful land to buy or lease. These infrastructure investments can be considerable.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 3, 2024
Frankly, almost every aspect of the industry does at this stage. 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.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 14, 2012
Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.). Removing supplementary licences and time licences will also result in compliance cost savings.
Blink Charging
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Transitioning from Time-Based to kWh Pricing At the beginning of the EV industry, charging fees were based on time, where EV owners paid for the duration of their charging sessions. However, EV drivers do not pay these taxes, and the growth of EVs is expected to lead to a decrease in tax revenue.
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2009
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. Gasoline may cost between $3-$5 while you own this vehicle. We can’t tell you what the resale value is going to be.
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