Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

China’s status as a battery gatekeeper—along with its stationary storage capabilities in power grids and its emergence as the “factory to the world” on energy, non-fuel minerals and other key commodities—presents major challenges according to Foss. Source: CES worldwide minerals trade visualization, [link] trade-dashboard.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2024

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.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2022

The package makes significant investments in reducing carbon emissions, preservation and maintenance, expanding multimodal options, public transportation and pedestrian safety. 3 billion for maintenance and preservation. $3 Notable investments include: $5.4 billion toward carbon reduction and multimodal expansion. $3

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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.). The fund—which was approximately $2.65

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2010

transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes. Update transportation financing and funding formulas to reward reductions in driving, VMT, and fuel. Efforts should shift from building highway networks to building other forms of transportation that are cleaner, more efficient, and in high demand.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

A team of transportation and policy experts from the University of California released a report to the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) outlining policy options to significantly reduce transportation-related fossil fuel demand and emissions. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes. Active transportation.

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Driivz

JULY 3, 2024

While routine charging infrastructure maintenance is typically minimal, repairing broken chargers can be costly if out of warranty. Charging station operators should anticipate maintenance costs of up to US$400 annually , per charger, with fast DC chargers costing double that amount. EV charging stations in several U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

ZEVs require significantly less time and money spent on maintenance because they have only about 20 moving parts – about 1,800 fewer moving parts than traditional ICE vehicles. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2009

Currently, the US Highway Trust Fund supports the construction, repair and maintenance of highways. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes. The Fund has been struggling for years, ending the fiscal year with less money than it started. The mainstay of funding is the 18.3-cent-per-gallon

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2022

The total cost of purchasing and driving one—the cost of ownership—has fallen nearly to parity with a typical gasoline-fueled car. Then there is the fuel cycle—the activities associated with producing and using the fuel or electricity to power the vehicle through its working life. EVs have finally come of age.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 3, 2024

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.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. With states enacting new kWh taxes on EVs and EV charging, we want to make sure you have the right information.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2020

Fuel saved, tax revenue lost. Fuel use dropped from 4.6 It also resulted in fuel-tax revenue reductions, which vary by state. (UC Davis Road Ecology Center). billion gallons in early March to 1.3 billion gallons during the second week of April, saving US drivers $8.6 billion per week.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

It is tied to perceived quality, the customer’s impression that thought and detail went into the product and sacrifices in one area, seemingly unrelated to fuel efficiency can impact the overall perception. fuel tax); and there needs to be assurances regarding OEM viability—all of which may involve government action.

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