Re:Norway's electric cars zip to new record: almost a third ...
by toomuchtodo on Wednesday January 02, 2019 @03:15PM
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Right, which is why pickups should be taxed more than cars to internalize their externalities (lower fuel economy, more damage done to other vehicles in accidents). It’s not like it can’t be done (See: this article on Norway).
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Re:Norway's electric cars zip to new record: almost a third ...
by freehunter on Wednesday January 02, 2019 @04:26PM
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They are. Any gas tax is a tax on the fuel economy of the vehicle. If pickups get less MPG, they are taxed more on gas tax. Some US states base vehicle registration fees on the weight of the vehicle, which is another tax on heavier vehicles (like pickup trucks). More damage done in accidents is something the insurance companies would have to deal with, and if it's actually a problem you can guarantee those insurance companies have already factored it into the rates.