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That is true. Idk how to tax that. Through the tires? Would also stimulate going for durable ones. Although electric cars produce much less breaking dust, contributing to clean air again. Okok, it's complicated. Just tax anything based on it's environmental impact, then add some percentage for the roads?


Given that odometers are already tamper-resistant for other economic reasons, a "mileage this year by vehicle weight class" might work.




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