Florida’s electric vehicle boom could be stifled by proposed tax measure
This proposal would end up imposing one of the highest EV taxes in the nation – even higher than California.
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Climate change crisis: Auto giants must step up for a sustainable future
Clean car standards aren’t a burden, but a path toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
Why is there a new proposed tax on electric vehicles?
Senate Bill 28 and House Bill 107 would create a punitive flat annual license tax for EV owners of $200.
Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
The Biden administration directed U.S. agencies to consider the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchase decisions.
Electric vehicle sales in US hit the accelerator pedal
Over 670,000 EVs were sold in just the first half of 2023, with Florida now ranking second in cumulative EV ...
Study warns that ‘climate insurance bubble’ could hurt Florida’s housing market; DeSantis releases energy plan
The report suggests some 39 million homes across the U.S. could lose value as insurers begin to calculate climate risks ...
New fee on Florida EV drivers proposed; Leon County commissioners declare ‘climate emergency’
SB 28 seeks to impose a yearly registration fee of $200 on electric vehicles, in addition to regular registration fees.
Sea-level rise worsened storm surge from Hurricane Idalia; storm magnifies concerns about Florida’s insurance market
An overall rise of about nine inches in sea level could have made the difference between flooding and staying dry ...
EVs causing decline in Florida’s gas tax revenue; energy use surging due to extreme heat
Gasoline taxes play a key role in funding transportation projects in Florida.
After four years, will young voters rally behind Biden’s climate agenda once more?
President Biden will need to convince young voters that he has accomplished enough in climate policy to deserve a second ...