In the United States, they want to remove the subsidies for electric cars… and also impose a new tax of 1,000 dollars

Recently, Republican senators have introduced bills that seek to eliminate the federal tax credit of $7,500 for electric vehicles (EV), as well as other related incentives.

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These initiatives, supported by figures such as Senator John Barrasso and 14 colleagues from the Republican Party, stipulate that the tax credits would end 30 days after being signed, severely affecting EV sales in the United States in the short term.

Additionally, the senators propose a tax of $1,000 on the purchase of new electric vehicles.

Are electric cars destroying the roads?

Their justification for this measure is based on the alleged lack of contribution of EVs to the funds allocated for road maintenance, which are largely financed through gasoline and diesel taxes.

They point out that, because electric vehicles can weigh up to three times more than gasoline cars, they are causing greater wear on infrastructures. This is true, but it seems like a somewhat contrived argument.

The connection of these senators with the oil and gas industry raises concerns about the true motivations behind these proposals. For example, Senator Deb Fischer received $356,393 from this industry in the last election cycle, while Barrasso obtained $781,381. This raises questions about whether these decisions reflect a legitimate interest in the well-being of the roads or if they are an attempt to discourage the use of electric vehicles.

In a context where the United States struggles to maintain its competitiveness in the electric vehicle market against other countries, the elimination of the tax credit and the imposition of new taxes could harm the automotive industry in the long term.

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The automotive community fears that these measures undermine the growth of the electric vehicle sector, limiting options for consumers and affecting the transition to cleaner technologies.