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Just view the price of gas/diesel in Europe versus Europe - a direct result of the ~~ 100 year petro-lobby, coupled with less space in Europe on roads and the l
by aurizon 5y ago
Just view the price of gas/diesel in Europe versus Europe - a direct result of the ~~ 100 year petro-lobby, coupled with less space in Europe on roads and the lack of lobbying. Prices in Euros/liter 1 US Gallon = 3.79 Liters.
https://autotraveler.ru/spravka/benzine-in-europe-previous.html#.Ye7jNf7MJaQ https://autotraveler.ru/spravka/benzine-in-europe-previous.h...
That says it all. In the USA gas/diesel cars are favored greatly over electric. I even expect the petro lobby to get battery car taxes legislated soon..
- aerostable_slug 5y agoMileage-based taxes are already being formulated because modern, efficient vehicles have meant lower gas tax revenues. EVs just add to that "pain". It's less a product of the petroleum lobby than the desire to keep tax revenues high.
- rdtwo 5y agoIn my progressive state EVs get taxed more than gas vehicles and plug in hybrids get hit with both.
- aurizon 5y agoThat is a very regressive state. I know they have the desire to pay for roads, but I suspect they just blow a good part on 'general revenue' = no longer accountable.
- aurizon 5y agoYes, not a good way to reduce carbon use - going forward = taxes on bicycles/ebikes?