The Rise of Electric Vehicles Means User Fees Could Replace Gas Taxes To Fund Roads
Mileage-based user fees will ensure that those who use the infrastructure the most contribute proportionately more to its construction, maintenance, and improvement.

The government has a dilemma: It’s pushing hard for fuel-efficient vehicles, but gas taxes pay for roads. There’s an obvious fix, but are Americans ready for it?
Granted, tax credits, subsidies, and government mandates aren’t delivering the electric-vehicle sales surge the Biden administration promised. Tax breaks for non-wealthy buyers are proving less effective than predicted by government planners, and automakers like Toyota are seeing increased interest from consumers in more affordable and practical hybrids.
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