The Absurd “Sin Tax” on Electric Vehicles in Brazil

CleanTechnica
By Letters to the EditorJul 11, 2024, 8:28 pm75 pts
In an unexpected move, Brazil has recently proposed a “sin tax” on electric vehicles. Traditionally, sin taxes are levies placed on products considered harmful to society, such as tobacco and alcohol. The rationale behind extending this concept to electric vehicles is multifaceted and somewhat…

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