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Updated: 11:41 AM Nov 25, 2005
Chamber Suggests Hybrid Tax
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says a tax on hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars could generate new funds for highway maintenance.
Posted: 11:50 AM Nov 25, 2005 |
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suggesting the federal government tax hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars.
The chamber says the federal Highway Trust Fund is running out of money to maintain the nation's highways, and that Congress needs to consider new sources of revenue.
Chamber leaders also are suggesting billing drivers for miles driven.
The study also recommends the federal gas tax of about 18 cents a gallon be indexed for inflation.
Why tax hybrids and other alternative fuel vehicles?
Proponents say drivers should have to pay their fair share to fill potholes and fix bridges, regardless of how much or what kind of fuel they use.
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