[adorno]

Hopefully government will “mostly” keep from interfering. I say “mostly” because we all know they will to some degree.

In fact, government would be left with no choice, and they'd have to interfere.

Imagine if EVs and hybrids were to take a huge chunk of the auto market, and then imagine what that would do to the gas revenue that government collects and depends on for road maintenance and the number of jobs that would be affected.

It would be the equivalent of the cigarette taxes all over again. Government wanted to ban cigarettes, but they still wanted the tax revenues that came from people smoking. Same with petro-fueled cars, which the government wants less of, but they still want the fuel taxes.

The consumer never wins, and government never loses.

[EEGator]

“The consumer never wins, and government never loses.”

Very succinct. Thanks for the reply.

[Ole Okie]

Imagine if EVs and hybrids were to take a huge chunk of the auto market, and then imagine what that would do to the gas revenue that government collects and depends on for road maintenance and the number of jobs that would be affected.

There will be at least two solutions proposed for this tax deficiency. My guess is both will be adopted, with some states, counties, cities enacting variations of both.

1. Taxes on electricity will be substantially increased, whether metered for EVs or simply an overall rate increase.

2. A black box will record every mile you drive, and you'll be taxed on the total mileage at rates that exceed the current gasoline tax by 50 to 100 percent (simply my guess).

YOU GONNA PAY MORE TAXES! Surprised?

Prepare to pay your "fair share".

I'm here from the gummit and I'm here to hep you. :-)))

I really ain't from the gummit.