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Originally Posted by Robbie
I'm sure that they will simply put a tax on the amperage at charging stations, just like they do gasoline.
That will work for federal and state roads.
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They might, but I doubt it. Here in Quebec anyway, the cost to full charge an electric car is about $3.00, vs about $70.00 to fuel a car. The money the government makes from gas far exceeds that of EV's right now.
And as Crockett says, most charge at home. I myself always charge at home now, but still charge when I'm out shopping or whatever if I know the trip home will deplete my battery.
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Originally Posted by Robbie
Local roads are funded by local taxes so they won't be hurt by loss of gasoline tax revenue. So if you fully charge your car at home and ride around town you aren't causing a "problem" for the govt.
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I agree.
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Originally Posted by Robbie
Also...there ain't gonna be no electric semi-trucks anytime soon. Those are still gonna run on diesel.
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Sorry! You dun goofed. There is already an electric truck
VIA Motors | Extended-Range Electric Truck 402HP/100mpg
and more on the way. Electric has more energy than Diesel, and considering the larger size and extra space for batter placement, EV trucks make a lot of sense.
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And still gonna pay that tax to do it (the one that helps drive fuel costs through the roof and causes inflated prices on everything we buy at the store  ) |
If goods and produce were shipped around the country in EV trucks it might lower the cost of those items.
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Originally Posted by Robbie
Just with all the goods that are shipped over federal hwy's for instance I'm thinking the money will continue to flow from truckers.
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Thankfully there are advancements in EV technology pretty often now so maybe soon, those truckers will be riding along on electrons instead of Carbons. 10-4 good electric buddy!