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# Thanks for the write-up! One note: gas taxes pay for the roads and...

*October 29, 2023 — Comment Brittan Schneider's post*

Thanks for the write-up! One note: gas taxes pay for the roads and other infrastructure required by cars.  EV's incur the same wear and tear on the roads as gas vehicles, but pay no gas tax.   So, states have to recover the costs in other ways, such as a vehicle sales tax.