A bipartisan U.S. House transportation bill would mandate owners of electric vehicles to pay a $130 annual fee to fund road repairs, and would charge certain plug-in hybrids 35 dollars a year, as part of the BUILD America 250 Act. The proposal seeks to replace federal highway funding that is funded by fuel taxes. Backers say the measure would support the trust fund, while opponents caution about fees on EV owners. Sen. Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen describe the BUILD America 250 Act as intended to stabilize infrastructure funding. Details include an annual fee for EVs and a smaller charge for plug-in hybrids, aimed at bolstering roads, bridges, and the trust fund. The bill's supporters frame it as essential funding, while critics stress the potential consumer impact.
U.S. House lawmakers proposed bipartisan legislation that would require owners of electric vehicles to pay a $130 fee for road repairs and $35 for some plug-in hybrid models annually. The fees will increase by $5 every 2 years until the annual fees reach $150 for electric vehicles and $50 for plug-in hybrids. The House is … Continued
www.carriermanagement.comChairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen said the BUILD America 250 Act is designed to do what Congress has struggled to do for years: keep the nation’s roads and bridges funded while making sure all highway users pay for the system they use. Graves said the measure would make electric vehicle owners begin paying their fair share for road use, while Larsen said he looks forward to marking up the bill soon.
www.mogazmasr.comCongress may require electric vehicle and plug-in hybrids serve up an annual fee to help fund highways and other infrastructure.
www.roadandtrack.comA House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
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