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One state is considering a mileage-based EV tax – here’s why that’s a bad idea

Electrek

Lawmakers in Vermont are gearing up for a mileage-based EV tax. more… The post One state is considering a mileage-based EV tax – here’s why that’s a bad idea appeared first on Electrek. There are better ways to raise funds for roads and infrastructure.

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Gas Tax Holidays: A Really Bad Idea

Green Energy Consumers

Some politicians in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are calling on their state governments to reduce or eliminate the gas tax in response to rising prices since Russia invaded Ukraine a couple weeks ago. That’s an awful idea and political pandering at its worst.

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New Jersey Approves Additional EV Road Use Taxes

The Truth About Cars

As more electric vehicles hit the roads, states are grappling with the change in tax revenues they’re seeing as a result. EV buyers don’t pay gas taxes, slashing millions out of state highway budgets and making it hard to afford planned improvements.

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Elon Musk introduces his new right-wing fans to a carbon tax; goes as well as you’d expect

Electrek

Elon Musk is introducing his new right-wing fans to the idea of implementing a carbon tax, and it goes about as well as you would expect.

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QOTD: Is Congestion Pricing a Good Idea?

The Truth About Cars

I don't love the idea of taxing commuters who have no choice but to drive -- public transit doesn't work for everyone, and that's true even with NYC's generally comprehensive subway system. I also can foresee a scenario in which delivery companies pass prices onto businesses and consumers.

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Audi considers first US production plant so its EVs qualify for tax credits

Electrek

German automaker and VW Group subsidiary Audi is flirting with the idea of implementing EV production on US soil, so its vehicles can once again qualify for federal tax credits under new terms outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Tesla Giga Nevada expansion tax breaks to remain secret for now: NV officials

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But while the idea of a Giga Nevada expansion is compelling, Nevada state officials have signed a non-disclosure agreement with the EV maker that will keep the details of potential tax breaks for the $3.6 Gigafactory Nevada is no stranger to tax incentives. billion in tax abatements over a 20-year period. Lombardo said.

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