How Australian Drivers Could Be Taxed for every Kilometer They Travel

"Excise from petrol and diesel fuel produced $19.2billion in revenue in the 2021-22 FY...

"...federal Department of Climate Change, Energy and Environment consultation paper explored the idea of expanding distance tolling, which already applies to [conventional] trucks, to electric trucks. Fully-electric cars in August were 4.4 per cent of market...

"Customers of Tesla solar roofs took to social media to show off the minimal damage Hurricane Ian did to their roofs.

"Tesla Solar roof stood up to Hurricane Ian with 155 mph winds and a 10’ storm surge! This Powerwall was underwater for hours and is still working perfectly."

"Charlie is fitted with a wide range of food and household staples, including rice, oats, pasta, quinoa, beans, cereal, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, oils, vinegar, herbs, tea, and coffee, as well as beauty and household products..."

The [Biden] administration's target of 500,000 public charging units by 2030 is a far cry from the current count of nearly 50,000...

"As EV demand spikes, a growing number of cities are adopting policies for EV charging construction...the US seems significantly more poised to electrify now than it did six months ago."

" China Merchant Energy Shipping company (CMES) has taken delivery of a new supertanker, whose four large sails will cut down average fuel consumption by nearly 10%....Four retractable sails, each rising 40 m (130 ft) from the deck and presenting a 1,200-sq-m (~13,000-sq-ft) surface"

"The many billions spent on R&D of new auto options dwarfs the only about $2 billion spent on bike and pedestrian initiatives across EU."

"At first, the ease with which I could climb hills made me feel guilty, but that only fueled me to go further than before... It was the quickest way to get through the city while avoiding traffic and parking frustrations...They also entice people who wouldn’t otherwise get on a bike.

For comparison, most e-scooters with suspension cost upwards of $2k, but bike cost $999."

"The bikes can ride at a maximum speed of 25 km/h. A driving license is not required to use the bike as they are gearless and low-powered.

"...conducting public trials of service since June and as many as 40K people registered.

"...make it even easier for travellers who have to travel a little further from the station to take a bicycle for the last part of their journey...The e-bikes can travel up to 110 km depending in what mode they’re being driven.The rental cost of an OV e-bike is €10 per day, compared to €4.15 for a regular pedal pusher. "

"Moroccan startup Cloud Bike is launching its first 'made in Morocco' commercial brand of electric bikes..encouraging the transition to a green and inclusive economy.

"This sustainability plan is part of the Green Morocco Plan..."

Yes, when most of the seats are filled with passengers. Here's the math.

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