• PowerCrazy@lemmy.ml
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      5 months ago

      That would be good, but it should rampup exponentally the heavier the vehicle is. So say a 3000lb vehicle is 50% tax, a 6000lb vehicle should be MUCH higher, maybe 500% or so. Make it really worth while to reduce weight, which is of course the number one issue for the safety of people outside of the car.

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      5 months ago

      Cars go heavier but carrying the same number of passengers. Something ain’t right.

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      5 months ago

      But add an exception for EVs since they’re heavier. We need cheaper EVs, not more expensive ones.

  • تحريرها كلها ممكن@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    I am so glad I live in a country with a free economy. If I want to buy a VW I can, if I want to buy a GMC I can, if I want to buy a Suzuki I can, if I want to buy a BYD I can. Sometimes even cheaper than in their home country.