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Old 11-09-2019, 06:56 PM   #114
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Default Re: Vfacts august 2019

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Originally Posted by IanC View Post
How long do you think that will last before the govt realises it is not getting any fuel tax from electric vehicles? Just as soon as electric vehicles start getting popular the govt will bring out a new tax on them probably based on kilometrage. I wouldn't put it past them to slap the new tax onto existing petrol vehicles also in addition to fuel tax. No doubt telling us it is to protect the environment.
Realises? They will have a tactic to have early adopters and then adjust a tax on as they become affordable and mainstream. This would be the plan.
Same as solar. High rates of feed in for early adopters and then it eventually finishes.
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