tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post8485801666909360855..comments2024-03-25T22:39:09.757-07:00Comments on DaveinOlyWA: Dark Days Ahead; RUC, And Why I Think Big Oil Is Behind ItDaveinOlyWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-73486274420189641732017-10-04T15:15:48.033-07:002017-10-04T15:15:48.033-07:00Yes..it's terribly sad and in a way the politi...Yes..it's terribly sad and in a way the politicians are responding to what the populace wants..ICE vehicles, SUV's and so forth, which is equally if not more upsetting. Were they not in the pockets and under the boot of those funding their placement, one would hope that they would have in their vision that what is in the best interests of humanity and the planet...so most everyone has some "tar" on their hands.<br /><br />Thank you for your blog..informative and heart warming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405012851275076781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-62467825773336378262017-10-04T12:41:38.241-07:002017-10-04T12:41:38.241-07:00I am not aware of alternatives. What gets me is I ...I am not aware of alternatives. What gets me is I am logged into Google to work on the blog but have to log in AGAIN to comment on someone else's blog. Generally I use a password safe so its not too bad but still inconvenient. <br /><br />As far as the RUC, the only thing it will do is shift the bulk of the financial burden from the gass guzzlers (where it should be) to the high efficient vehicles that drive more miles. Its nothing but a classic bait and switch. For years, WA State subsidized EVs and Hybrids and now that they have sufficient market penetration the state is doing a complete 180!DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-78591765753834406122017-10-04T12:40:54.824-07:002017-10-04T12:40:54.824-07:00Governor Walker and the Wisconsin GOP are living u...Governor Walker and the Wisconsin GOP are living under a rock..shameful for such a beautiful state to be governed as if we were in the dark ages.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405012851275076781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-1522344304196717492017-10-04T12:36:40.554-07:002017-10-04T12:36:40.554-07:00Taxes are created for two reasons;
1. To create an...Taxes are created for two reasons;<br />1. To create and establish social behavior.<br />2. To raise money for the function of government.<br /><br />Todays politicians have reason #2 as first and behaving as if reason #1 didn't exist. <br /><br />If social policy and behavior were to have a place in this issue, there would be little to no tax on BEV's and there would also be tax incentives and rebates encouraging people to purchase BEV's.<br /><br />Like wise, to drive the public away from ICE vehicles, the tax structure should be configured in a way to accomplish this goal. The larger the engine and vehicle, the larger the tax..be it reoccurring at the time of plate and sticker renewals, initial registration, or purchase.<br /><br />I would also like to see the Federal Income tax credit of $7,500 extended, subject to review in 10 years. This will allow the manufactures time in which to bring the best to the market place.<br /><br />PS: What a PITA to have to log in to Google with email and password..which I never remember of have immediate access to..to comment. Many comments are probably not forthcoming for this reason. Alternatives?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405012851275076781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-23160109917687023882017-10-03T13:13:46.402-07:002017-10-03T13:13:46.402-07:00The entire reason I wrote this blog was two-fold. ...The entire reason I wrote this blog was two-fold. <br /><br />1) The incredible self-centered attitudes I encountered among the EV sect that drives little and thinks a puny $150 EV Tab fee is a rip off. Seems they had already forgotten about the size of their gas bill<br /><br />2) The 2nd reason was that so many people simply did not understand why this was happening and the impact to the state as a whole. We are a major tourist destination. We thrive on out of staters coming here and paying the 2nd highest gas tax in the nation. We LOVE that! and this would end that very beneficial relationship so the thought of allowing that was not in my wheelhouse. I may not make a difference if I try, but I know what happens if I don't!DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-85437011179918175382017-10-03T11:11:24.055-07:002017-10-03T11:11:24.055-07:00In Germany, you could only have studded tires on i...In Germany, you could only have studded tires on in the winter season. You get caught outside the season, big huge fine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146769523589673377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-12491919551765280582017-10-03T11:09:20.402-07:002017-10-03T11:09:20.402-07:00Then you could really get the kids you like to pee...Then you could really get the kids you like to peel rubber too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146769523589673377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-87052154452712981142017-10-03T11:08:43.649-07:002017-10-03T11:08:43.649-07:00Wow, thats an excellent idea, I think. Will have t...Wow, thats an excellent idea, I think. Will have to ponder thatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146769523589673377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-71535698120805646462017-10-03T10:09:06.821-07:002017-10-03T10:09:06.821-07:00Tax new tires by thier rated tone mile, that would...Tax new tires by thier rated tone mile, that would be the most fair appointment!<br />It is where the rubber mees the road!<br />When the tire is wore out it has paid it's road usage. <br />And finally we could fairly apportion the damage done by studded tires!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10609457711063082683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-48741264179806629212017-10-03T09:06:45.104-07:002017-10-03T09:06:45.104-07:00I personally don't have high milages, just tra...I personally don't have high milages, just traded our 2 year old Prius with 12000 miles for a Leaf as I had installed a PV system last year. It only made sense to use the PV for charging the car.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146769523589673377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-41789253149230535602017-10-03T09:04:08.033-07:002017-10-03T09:04:08.033-07:00David, with your very high mileage, your signing u...David, with your very high mileage, your signing up for the RUC will certainly increase your personal cost. Are you doing it to prove that it is a bad deal for EV drivers? Once it is shown to soak a "moneyed minority" for extra revenue, what makes you think we could stop it, 'specially since SEVA pushed the initial concept?Karmann Eclectrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16850938211688784988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-91283191155270914162017-10-03T07:55:19.937-07:002017-10-03T07:55:19.937-07:00They are getting ready to do the same study here i...They are getting ready to do the same study here in Hawaii where EV make perfect sense. There is no where you can drive the is out of range of your vehicle and the traffic here is second only to LA. Thousands of ICE idling during rush hour. I'm with you, increase the gas tax and get more people switching to EV where we have the highest adoption rate of PV systems in the nation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146769523589673377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-28383907990133939862017-10-03T07:47:51.037-07:002017-10-03T07:47:51.037-07:00GOP here in Washington is reluctant to support RUC...GOP here in Washington is reluctant to support RUC or higher fees on anyone. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237189207600635351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-45213391876139989292017-10-03T07:36:33.945-07:002017-10-03T07:36:33.945-07:00That won't even collect enough to overcome the...That won't even collect enough to overcome the cost to implement the program for at least a few years. Eventually it will raise money but sounds like you need it now. Check ITEP link I provided. their NUMBER ONE recommendation is raising gas taxes. Maybe your next question is "how much of your campaign was financed by Big Oil?"DaveinOlyWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745403231379474738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3022888953328060401.post-61117029593338218502017-10-03T07:13:00.269-07:002017-10-03T07:13:00.269-07:00You might be interested to know that we in Wiscons...You might be interested to know that we in Wisconsin just had a version of this discussion in the last state budget. Even though we have a billion-dollar shortfall in road maintenance monies, the governor refuses to even consider putting even a penny on the gas tax. His "solution" is to charge electric cars a $100 surcharge (which I grudgingly support) and a $50 surcharge *on hybrids.* That is insane. It's charging drivers *more* for getting better gas mileage. Of course, this logic fell on deaf ears in the GOP-controlled State House.<br /><br />Bruce A Johnsonhttp://bruceajohnson.comnoreply@blogger.com