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House Passes Controversial EV Fees, Threatening Clean Transport Growth

5/24/2025

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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a controversial bill that imposes annual fees of $250 on electric vehicles and $100 on hybrids. While intended to recover lost gasoline tax revenue, critics warn it could stifle the growth of cleaner transportation and jeopardize Alabama's burgeoning EV manufacturing industry. The Senate is set to review the bill next.

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Story summary

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a controversial bill that imposes annual fees of $250 on electric vehicles and $100 on hybrids. While intended to recover lost gasoline tax revenue, critics warn it could stifle the growth of cleaner transportation and jeopardize Alabama's burgeoning EV manufacturing industry. The Senate is set to review the bill next.