MI Lawmakers target electric cars to fund roads
So, the theory is; that state and federal taxes on gasoline purchases fund road construction and maintenance. Yes, that is theory.
In practice, the gas tax goes to the general fund and is used at the discretion of lawmakers.
So, it’s interesting that the some 5% of car owners that own electric or hybrid vehicles would be targeted for a tax increase.
Yes, some MI lawmakers think of these car owners as not paying their share for road maintenance because they do not purchase gasoline (or purchase less of it).
Ah, theory…..
In reality; there are not enough electric or hybrid cars to make a real difference and taxing them with the idea that it would actually contribute to road maintenance…. sounds like a dead end to me.
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http://www.htrnews.com/story/news/2015/11/02/lawmakers-target-electric-cars-fund-roads/75049254/