Tag: EV policy
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Why Rachel Reeves’ Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Could Sink UK EV Ambitions
Rachel Reeves and the EV crossroads As the Autumn Budget looms, political rhetoric around how to fund public services and transition to a greener economy is heating up. The most controversial topic on the table for some Tory and Labour observers is a pay-per-mile car tax—a policy that would tax drivers based on distance rather…
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Rachel Reeves and the Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax: What it Means for Britain’s EV Future
Introduction: A controversial proposal on the UK political agenda The chatter around a potential pay-per-mile car tax in Britain has intensified as Labour’s Rachel Reeves weighs the party’s Autumn Budget plans. The idea, pitched as a fairer way to fund road maintenance and transport infrastructure, has sparked a national debate about affordability, innovation, and the…
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AP Auto Drivers to Benefit from Ola/Uber-Style Ride App as CM Chandrababu Naidu Announces New Platform
AP Auto Drivers to Get Ola/Uber-Style Ride App In a high-profile event at Basavapunnayya Stadium in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu unveiled a bold push to empower auto drivers. He announced that the state government will soon roll out a ride-booking platform modeled on popular aggregators like Ola and Uber, specifically designed for…
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Electric Vehicles Tax Plan Sparks Protests in Switzerland
Context: Forta funds under pressure The Forta fund, which finances Switzerland’s national roads and urban traffic, is funded by the gasoline tax. As electric vehicles become more common and fuel revenues shrink, Forta’s reserves have begun to tighten. Officials report that for the first time the reserves fell from CHF 3.83 billion in 2023 to…