I like it too. Flat rate, no calculating, no record keeping, very tough or impossible to cheat, simple.How would they punish people by charging everyone the same?
I quite like it actually.
I like it too. Flat rate, no calculating, no record keeping, very tough or impossible to cheat, simple.How would they punish people by charging everyone the same?
I quite like it actually.
A flat annual fee based on what ?Flat annual fee. The problem is that this is rather open to malpractice by the state because it allows politicians to punitively "punish" some citizens for political reasons. That is never acceptable behavior.
You wonder why Hybrids, EVs etc sell so well here. Years back, the Prius was the #1 selling car in CA for like 10 years running. Of course, the computer lane benefit didn't hurt either...Just have a look at the price paid for gas in states like CA. Talk about being punished, that's being beaten over the head.
A flat annual fee based on what ?
They charge EV owners more than what the avg ICE owner would pay at the pump.How would they punish people by charging everyone the same?
I quite like it actually.
Sure but everyone pays the same rate. Toyota owners aren't paying more than Ford owners simply because the Toyota wasn't made in America.Just have a look at the price paid for gas in states like CA. Talk about being punished, that's being beaten over the head.
Estimated average miles driven per year?A flat annual fee based on what ?
If you allow estimated mileage, you need a true up every other year or whatever... And weight.Estimated average miles driven per year?
Cali and other states would rather have a black box or OEM data collection be required on every car. Knowledge (and data) is power.If you allow estimated mileage, you need a true up every other year or whatever... And weight.
Needs enforcement... I say post annual mileage via cell phone app or on board electronics.
The state would estimate the mileage and everyone would have the same estimate. Obviously some would drive more or less (more likely less) than the estimate. Sure they can add weight but all of this must be quantifiable.If you allow estimated mileage, you need a true up every other year or whatever... And weight.
Needs enforcement... I say post annual mileage via cell phone app or on board electronics.
Well, that's like what CA has now. A flat fee. We need to fo better because the low drivers subsidize the high drivers. There has to be a true up of some kind.The state would estimate the mileage and everyone would have the same estimate. Obviously some would drive more or less (more likely less) than the estimate. Sure they can add weight but all of this must be quantifiable.
Estimated average miles driven per year?
Consumption yes, but not of electricity. Mileage and weight.It should be taxed based on consumption.
1) When someone buys or has bought an EV, the BMV/DMV/DOR will notify the owners electric company.
2) A portion of the electric bill will be taxed at a higher kilowatt rate to account for the increased use of the EV.
3) When a vehicle is charged at an EV station, it will be taxed as well to account for daily driving.
The level of increased consumption will be studied and averaged out. The amount of the tax will be based on the percentage increase of electricity use before versus during the time of EV ownership.
PHEVs will be taxed for increased usage as well.
This is the fairest way of funding our transportation infrastructure, and it reflects the exact way we currently fund this public need.
EV owners will pay the same rate too, a flat rate for EV owners.Sure but everyone pays the same rate. Toyota owners aren't paying more than Ford owners simply because the Toyota wasn't made in America.
Like I said people in CA are getting beaten over the head with gas prices.You wonder why Hybrids, EVs etc sell so well here. Years back, the Prius was the #1 selling car in CA for like 10 years running. Of course, the computer lane benefit didn't hurt either...
Prices are way down right now, dunno why. I put rag in the Tundra the other day for $4 per gallon! I'm selling the Tesla!
Here's the Costco I often shop at:
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All true.Well, that's like what CA has now. A flat fee. We need to fo better because the low drivers subsidize the high drivers. There has to be a true up of some kind.
Just my opinion.