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		misiti3780 on May 21, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning There should be a regressive tax rate tied to gas mileage, with exceptions for people/companies that can prove they need to use the vehicles.

bombcar on May 21, 2021 | [–]

There is - as gas is taxed per gallon, the drivers of less-efficient vehicles pay more in tax per mile.

mountainethos on May 21, 2021 | | [–]

Yes, but how do you go about deciding which vehicles are OK to drive?

misiti3780 on May 21, 2021 | [–]

Except it doesnt take into account if you need the vehicle or not.

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