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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Electrek

As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. moreā€¦ The post Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one appeared first on Electrek.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Anticipated driving patterns.

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

Teslarati

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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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

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Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. cents, compared to a current average gas price of $2.78 per gallon in the state).

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Switzerland pulls the plug on tax breaks for electric vehicles

Electrek

In a controversial move, Switzerland has decided to tax electric cars in the same way it does for gas guzzlers, saying that special tax exemptions are no longer necessary. moreā€¦ The post Switzerland pulls the plug on tax breaks for electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Texas Will Tax EV Registrations to Make Up for Lost Gas Taxes

The Truth About Cars

Many states and municipalities are all-in on EVs, but the shift has some wondering how theyā€™ll make up for the tax shortfall from falling gasoline sales. A popular solution that gets tossed around is to add a tax to EV registrations to help recoup the lost revenues, and Texas recently passed a new law to remedy the problem.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance with federal tax credit is more affordable than Long Range AWD

Teslarati

With a starting price of $52,990, the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Performance is already a bang-for-the-buck vehicle. This is because among Tesla’s current Model 3 lineup, only the new Model 3 Performance qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit. This is quite evident in the reengineered Model 3 sedan’s order page.