Originally Posted by grampi
I like the fact they're getting rid of the front license plate requirement, but one could ask, what are they doing with all of the revenues they're currently collecting in taxes for the roads, and why isn't it enough?
It'd be interesting to see what the actual budgets are. My guess is that in 20+ years, things like the cost of labor, minimum wage, cost of materials, pensions etc have all gone up. Yet if the income stays the same or drops because of better fuel economy then off course the existing maintenance won't be enough to maintain the roads. Plus some roads/bridges are only designed to last 50-60 years and you reach a point where you have to spend money to replace them. That probably wasn't the case 20+ years ago.
Most of the rantings seem to be from people who don't understand basic economics.
Originally Posted by atikovi
Originally Posted by Reddy45
The tax on the EVs makes sense because Teslas use the same roads as every other car and induce wear and tear in the same manner.
Except public policy should encourage saving gas by rewarding those buying electric cars, not taxing them more. The electricity isn't free or without taxes and fees.
Public policy needs to be paid for by taxes. There's no free lunch. The taxes paid on electricity is basically for those who use their electricity in their homes. Your light bulb isn't also on the roads tearing it up.
I like the fact they're getting rid of the front license plate requirement, but one could ask, what are they doing with all of the revenues they're currently collecting in taxes for the roads, and why isn't it enough?
It'd be interesting to see what the actual budgets are. My guess is that in 20+ years, things like the cost of labor, minimum wage, cost of materials, pensions etc have all gone up. Yet if the income stays the same or drops because of better fuel economy then off course the existing maintenance won't be enough to maintain the roads. Plus some roads/bridges are only designed to last 50-60 years and you reach a point where you have to spend money to replace them. That probably wasn't the case 20+ years ago.
Most of the rantings seem to be from people who don't understand basic economics.
Originally Posted by atikovi
Originally Posted by Reddy45
The tax on the EVs makes sense because Teslas use the same roads as every other car and induce wear and tear in the same manner.
Except public policy should encourage saving gas by rewarding those buying electric cars, not taxing them more. The electricity isn't free or without taxes and fees.
Public policy needs to be paid for by taxes. There's no free lunch. The taxes paid on electricity is basically for those who use their electricity in their homes. Your light bulb isn't also on the roads tearing it up.