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Readers Write: Electric vehicles, solar power on school roofs With EV push, rethink gas tax. May 14, 2021 6:00pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Democrats are correct that the vehicle industry must and will switch from gas-powered to electric-powered vehicles. But Republicans are also correct that electric vehicles do not pay gasoline taxes, which support our roadways and ground transportation infrastructure. The clear solution is that the gasoline tax needs to be dropped and replaced with some other type of use tax that would apply to all vehicles.
At first glance, one could consider a tax on all vehicle registrations, but that would not take into account the fact that some vehicle owners drive much more than others. It occurs to me that one solution would be a tax on tires, which all vehicles use. The tax would be best based on the cost of the tire, since more expensive tires generally last longer than cheaper tires.
Statewide View: Open minds needed in St. Paul, not closed parks
From the column: Protecting Minnesota’s environment is an area filled with opportunities to forge bipartisan solutions that build our economy, make our communities healthier, and protect the unique Minnesota outdoor experiences.
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An electric car charging station. (Forum News Service file photo)
In what are supposed to be the final days of our state’s legislative session, it’s clear that ultimatums aren’t the path to an on-time budget resolution. Threats from Senate Republicans to close state parks and defund environmental agencies unless Gov. Tim Walz’s administration abandons its plan to reduce harmful auto emissions are clearly not what Minnesotans want. With the need to recover from a bruising recession, and increased use of our parks because of the pandemic, this is no time for such games.
Judge green-lights Minnesota clean car standard
Judge green-lights Minnesota clean car standard
Minnesota regulators can force automakers to put more electric cars and hybrids on dealership lots here, an administrative law judge ruled Friday.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota regulators can force automakers to put more electric cars and hybrids on dealership lots here, an administrative law judge ruled Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz s administration is pushing to impose the new rule for the 2025 model year to address climate change. Republicans and auto dealers fiercely oppose the change and are trying to slam the brakes using state budget negotiations.
Walz viewed Friday s decision from Jessica Palmer-Denig, the administrative law judge, as good news for our state, said Teddy Tschann, a spokesman for the governor.