I Hate Traveling - This Week's Blog

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Gas taxes will go steadily higher as the infrastructure continues to age. It will be interesting to watch how California gas prices will go up with their 2035 limit on traditional new car sales while pushing to EV and hybrids. With less gas tax revenue and aged electrical grids pushed to their limits taxes will have to go up unless the federal government chips in which of course spreads to us all. We may still be in the golden age of racing so enjoy it while you can.

California, Oregon and Washington will eventually replace the fuel tax with a Vehicle Miles Travelled tax. This will make electric vehicles and highly fuel efficient vehicles pay their fair share. They have studied it for years. It's just a matter of time before the legislation is approved.