An influential electric vehicle advocacy group has proposed a controversial new policy requiring drivers of petrol and diesel cars to pay additional taxes, arguing that the current system unfairly subsidizes fossil fuel vehicles. The group claims the extra levy would help fund infrastructure and incentives for cleaner transportation alternatives, leveling the playing field for zero-emission vehicles. Critics may question whether the measure would disproportionately burden existing drivers while failing to address broader systemic barriers to EV adoption. The debate highlights growing tensions between environmental goals and practical concerns for motorists still reliant on traditional combustion engines.


EV lobby group calls for petrol, diesel drivers to be taxed twice  torquecafe.com