Tag: EV Tax
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Electric Vehicle Tax Plan Sparks Backlash
Context: Forta funds and the road funding gap The energy transition is intersecting with public finance in Switzerland as officials confront a widening gap in funding for national roads and urban traffic management. The Forta fund (Fonds pour les routes nationales et le trafic d’agglomération), long sustained by the fuel tax on gasoline, has begun…
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Australia News: Greens Warn Against New EV Tax and ANZ Job Cuts
Introduction: Australia’s Current News Summary In a significant announcement today, the Australian Greens are voicing strong concerns over the federal government’s proposed taxes on electric vehicles (EVs). Meanwhile, the Australian National Bank (ANZ) is set to reduce its workforce by 3,500 employees. This article provides an overview of these developments and their potential impacts on…
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Australia News: Greens Oppose EV Tax Amid ANZ Job Cuts
Greens Warn Against New EV Tax In a significant development for Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market, Greens leader Larissa Waters has voiced strong opposition to proposed taxes on electric vehicles during her speech at the Smart Energy Conference in Brisbane. The proposed new tax is seen by many, including the Greens, as detrimental to the…