The Greenlining Institute’s Post

Right now, California's EV tax credits mostly benefit high-income, low-mileage drivers. Assemblymember Phil Ting's bill, AB2401, would target EV rebates to low-income, high-mileage drivers - saving them hundreds on fuel costs & cutting emissions faster. A rare policy win-win! Read our op-ed with The Greenlining Institute to learn why this policy would be transformative for Californians looking to save on fuel costs and the state's climate goals: https://lnkd.in/gFpu6NAb

Really really proud that Recurrent was a part of this: https://lnkd.in/eg3D_CTu Why do I care so much about EV adoption, and used EVs in particular? I don't even own a car! I would love everyone in the country - and even everyone in New York City - to have the same access to public transit that I have. But realistically, private car ownership is not going anywhere anytime soon. One thing we can control is the tailpipe emissions from our cars. Emission free vehicles *do* have an immediate impact on marginalized and disadvantaged communities, who are more burdened with transportation-related air pollution and the associated health outcome. Plus, EVs get cleaner the more we invest in clean energy, new battery chemistry, battery second life, and recycling. The same can't be said for gas cars. -xo a climate scientist

Discover the financial benefits of switching to an electric vehicle in Nevada. We break down all the available EV incentives and rebates to help you save money while driving sustainably. 🌍⚡ #EVCommunity #SustainableFuture #NevadaEV #GreenLiving #ElectricVehicles #ArmyOfTheTread

New South Wales Reverses Course: Industry Reacts Negatively to Axing EV Rebate and Reintroducing EV Tax In a surprising turn of events, the New South Wales state government has decided to withdraw its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program and reintroduce an EV tax, sending shockwaves through the automotive industry and environmental circles alike. This move has garnered a largely negative response from industry experts, environmental advocates, and consumers, raising questions about the state's commitment to clean energy and sustainable transportation. Click on the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/gNYhd22d

Is it possible that these EV strategies are not well thought out? California is planning to introduce a mileage tax for electric vehicles to fund road damage and road infrastructure maintenance as fuel taxes are removed. It's good to look at this, because with a little delay we will have something very similar in Germany. There is still time to think about a more sustainable mobility strategy. https://lnkd.in/djRA7-wd

Thursday's Energy Absurdity: In California, the tax-per-mile 'conspiracy theory' becomes reality For several years now, boosters of the failing energy transition have publicly dismissed critics who have speculated that their ultimate goal where transportation is concerned is not merely to shift private car owners to adopt #EVs, but to make the cost of owning a car so expensive that all but the most elite in society give up their cars altogether. Anyone reaching that imminently logical conclusion based on the evidence at hand has been dismissed as a ‘conspiracy theorist,’ or something worse. One easy way to make owning a car increasingly costly would be to tax drivers on a cents-per-mile basis. With EVs replacing some percentage of gas-powered cars, states are finding their slush funds of taxes collected at the gas pump dwindling and are looking for ways to get the revenue flowing again. Some states, like Texas, are doing that with a hefty annual fee on EVs, but taking that route is hard to hide and tends to get hubris-filled EV buyers into a tizzy about having to actually help pay for the roads their extremely heavy vehicles do so much to damage. Go figure. So, politicians being politicians, many are looking for a way to do this that’s somewhat easier to hide and seems “fair,” at least on the surface. For this reason, we now see the politicians and regulators in #California (because of course it’s in California - where else?) now running tests on assessing a new tax based on miles driven each year. Here’s an excerpt from a story at MotorTrend Group: The California Department of Transportation (known as Caltrans) is considering ditching the gas tax all together in exchange for imposing a use tax on all vehicles, which would charged per mile driven, regardless of what powers your car. To test it out, Caltrans has launched a pilot program called “California Road Charge.” How will the state keep track of how many miles you drive? Well, those who are volunteering to participate in the Road Charge pilot program can elect to have a tracking device installed in their car. Alternatively, participants can also just take a picture of their odometer and submit that instead. [End] Mind you, California has already adopted a $100 annual road damage fee on EVs, which is half the Texas fee. Now, in addition to that, the state is moving to invoke a per-mile fee by forcing drivers to accept a tracking device being installed in their car. Thus does yet another ‘conspiracy theory’ become reality. While state officials now claim the per-mile fee would replace the traditional at-the-pump gas tax, you can be certain that will not happen. This is a state dealing with the most massive state budget deficit in US history, after all. But I suppose that’s just another ‘conspiracy theory,’ right? My advice: Bookmark this piece and get back to me when the conspiracy becomes the next reality. That is all. #energyabsurdity #conspiracytheory #gastax

As California transitions to electric vehicles, loss of gas tax revenue may hurt roads: … in coming years as electric cars take over and gasoline … is expected to plunge. Electric vehicles don’t use gasoline, … revenue loss due to electric vehicle alternatives might be tougher … Spreading road funding costs to electric vehicles is another option. In … #car #cars #awesome

Another issue being missed is the current surcharge on Vehicles on gas consumption in Pennsylvania. With added electric vehicles entering the travelways and byways this takes away from funding through taxing gas and diesel. The incentive for clean energy diminishes along its journey with these situations at any level. Taxing as it may be a necessary form of income is a convoluted mess and needs addressed but won’t be anytime soon. Income is blinded in certain tax arenas and this certainly is one of them. Local and state governments need to really view how they are assessing the tax value before issuing it to the public. JMO

EPA Updates List of Clean Vehicles for 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its website to include 19 models of electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles that may be eligible for a clean vehicle tax credit if they are placed in service in 2024. According to the EPA, 10 models are eligible for up to the full $7,500 credit, while nine are eligible for a credit of up to $3,750. However, because some manufacturers have yet to submit their information to the EPA, the list should not be viewed as final; the agency may add additional models throughout the year. Beginning Jan. 1, clean vehicle tax credits must be initiated and approved at the time of sale. It is recommended that buyers obtain a copy of the IRS's confirmation that a time of sale report was successfully submitted by the dealer. #cleanenergy #vehiclecredit #cleanenergycredit #epavehiclecredit

You are paying for EVs for the wealthy. Like it or not. "In reality, it’s a type of class warfare that will prevent low- and middle-income consumers from being able to afford new cars.” "According to an October 2023 report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, as much as $48,000 of the cost of the average EV sold in the United States is paid, not by the owner, but in the form of “socialized costs” that are spread out among taxpayers and electricity consumers over a 10-year period." "These socialized costs come in the form of taxes, subsidies, fuel economy credits paid by gas carmakers to EV manufacturers, and higher electricity bills as consumers absorb the capital costs to expand the power grid and build charging stations." https://lnkd.in/eCBbh7fW