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Oregon looks to expand per-mile charges for electric cars as gas tax sputters

Oregon looks to expand per-mile charges for electric cars as gas tax sputters

Oregon looks to expand per-mile charges for electric cars as gas tax sputters

Published on: 03/26/2025

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Oregon's record number of electric vehicles on the roads means less gas tax revenue. Lawmakers want to fix it.

News Source : https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/03/26/oregon-looks-to-expand-per-mile-charges-for-electric-cars-as-gas-tax-sputters/

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