(Center Square) – New rto report This shows that electric vehicles could pave the way for more affordability for governments across Arizona.
Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund and Frontier Group say replacing “smaller vehicles” as the government “retires older vehicles” over the next decade could save taxpayers $26 million in taxes at the state level. rice field. They put the number at around 20,000 overall. But if Arizona’s levels of government chose to switch during vehicle replacement season, the savings would skyrocket to $283 million, the report says.
“Purchasing, refueling and maintaining vehicles that run on gasoline or diesel fuel is a significant expense for governments, especially when gas prices are high,” said Diane E. Brown, executive director of the foundation. Stated. “Moving to electric vehicles can significantly reduce fuel and maintenance costs and save taxpayers money by improving air quality.”
The report comes as Arizona faces higher gas prices than most of the nation, with an average price of $3.86 per gallon as of July 2nd. Most drivers in Maricopa County pay around $4. AAA. Supply problems have hit Phoenix and the rest of the state, with state Republicans saying in a June press release that Democratic Gov. He said it was because he didn’t get an exemption.
According to the report, 74% of the savings come from reducing fuel dependence.
The transition to electric vehicles at the independent consumer level is controversial, but Frontier Group associate director Tony Duzik said the government needs to take the lead.
“Electric cars are no longer a distant dream. They are here today, ready to help save taxpayers money and clean our air,” Duzik said. rice field. “Each year new models and types of EVs come to market that do more of the work that state and local governments demand. Now is the time for governments to plan their transition to electric vehicles.”
On the private sector side, Arizona has established itself as a mecca for electric vehicle manufacturing. lucid motors, Electra MechanicaAtlis Motor Vehicles and others have significant business presence in the state.
