"...that switching to EV's for commuting does nothing to solve
congestion..."
Me, too. But at least when stuck in a jam, EV's aren't belching out
pollution :)
Peri
------ Original Message ------
From: "Robert Bruninga via EV" <[email protected]>
To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Sent: 25-Jun-14 8:55:14 AM
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Gas tax is not working...(tolls and Park-N-ride)
About the only solution I can think of [wont] fly politically...
charge a ... license renewal fee based on the weight of the vehicle.
Yes, but some people use the roads a lot more than others. It is better
if we balance cost, for use.
Most of us don't like the VMT (vehicle miles traveled) and tax-counters
inside the vehicle. On the other hand, Toll roads and their rapid
electronic payment possibilities do provide a pay-as-you-use system and
also serve to discourage congestion.
All my excitement and commitment to EV's is somewhat embarrassingly
weakened by the observation that switching to EV's for commuting does
nothing to solve congestion and encourage public transit.
My preferred solution there is to provide free 120v outlets on 2 hour
timers at Park-N-ride lots for EV's. EV drivers get free electricity
(10
mile replenishment) as an incentive to carpool/transit from the lots
and
the cost to the state is a 40 cent incentive per vehicle (kept off the
road). This 40 cents is a BARGAIN compared to the nearly $6 per DAY
some
states give as incentive to take transit.
See http://aprs.org/Energy/Charging/ParkNride.doc
Bob, WB4APR
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