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Oregon Could Join Hawaii in Mandating Per-Mile Fees for EVs

Hawaii was the first state to create a mandatory road usage charge program to make up for decreases in fuel tax revenue due to the growing number of electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient cars.

August 29, 2025
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With Fuel Tax Revenue Down, States Seek Ways to Fund Roads

EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nation’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers.

March 18, 2025