Highway repair money is running lean in many states, due to decreased revenue from gas tax--a result of cars becoming more fuel efficient and Americans driving less. To plug the crater in highway funding, several states have proposed new taxes on electric cars and even hybrids. This raises a question of fairness, one we put to our fans on Facebook.
We asked: Should electric cars be taxed to ensure their drivers pay their fair share to maintain roads? Or would taxing electric cars defeat the purpose of efforts to develop electric cars to save gas, clean the air, and reduce dependence on imported oil?
We got more than 300 comments (and more than 1,200 Likes); the overwhelming majority said no, new taxes on electric cars and hybrids are not the answer. Many were colorful; some even salty.
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When you plug in and charge an electric car, you pay an electric bill, and its taxes. Doesn't make any difference. Rape is rape.
ReplyDeleteWell, if the rain can be taxed...
ReplyDeleteIMO, NO new taxes. Wouldn't this be a new tax?
Yeah, I'm gonna stand around 5 or 6 hours while my car charges up...NOT!
ReplyDeleteYes, and you must also wear a skirt.
ReplyDeleteThe new chargers in California for motorcycles and small cars can get an 80% charge in less then one hour. The technology is still very new but getting better every year. And no I think electric cars and electric bikes should be tax free.
ReplyDeleteFew people say that renewable energy doesn't work. It's just not a viable alternative to traditional energy yet. Stop punishing the American public for it not being ready for prime time.
ReplyDeleteA question anyone would never have even thought about were it not for this post.Now I'm pissed,not.
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