NationStates Jolt Archive

This is my first time engaging in any sort of action on these forums or in the UN, so any assistance or tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure how I would need to word it, so here is a very rough draft of what I have in mind:

-An extra penal tax on all gasoline (not diesel) burning automobiles which do not achieve at minimum average fuel economy

-Aimed specifically at private owners

-Owners of such vehicles that are commercially registered may submit a request for a waiver, citing reason they require the vehicle, and cannot use a vehicle with better fuel economy

-The following subjects are up for debate on these forums:
-Tax amount
-Minimum fuel economy
-Method of exacting the tax
-One time tax based on purchase price at time of purchase
-Periodic fee (yearly, monthly, etc) as part of vehicle registration based on ...?

This is my first time engaging in any sort of action on these forums or in the UN, so any assistance or tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure how I would need to word it, so here is a very rough draft of what I have in mind:

-An extra penal tax on all gasoline (not diesel) burning automobiles which do not achieve at minimum average fuel economy

-Aimed specifically at private owners

-Owners of such vehicles that are commercially registered may submit a request for a waiver, citing reason they require the vehicle, and cannot use a vehicle with better fuel economy

-The following subjects are up for debate on these forums:
-Tax amount
-Minimum fuel economy
-Method of exacting the tax
-One time tax based on purchase price at time of purchase
-Periodic fee (yearly, monthly, etc) as part of vehicle registration based on ...?

*votes for a tax that will double the cost of gasoline at the pumps - all funds from the tax shall be reinvested into research of energy efficiency and alternative forms of fuel.*

It won't pass, but that's what I'd love to see....as a minimum. I would like to see, at least in part, something along the lines of what I suggested for the reinvestment of that tax.

Ok, maybe you set it out like this:

RECOGNISING that climate change as a result of carbon emissions is an international problem;

BELIEVING that the burden of responsibility lies with those who use cars for personal reasons;

...or whatever your arguments are...

1. DEFINES an acceptable rate of fuel economy as $rate;

2. DECLARES that all drivers using vehicles for personal purposes that do not achieve an acceptable rate of fuel economy shall be liable to pay a set tax;

3. RECOMMENDS that vehicles used for commercial purposes be granted exemption if appropriately registered.

That's not in itself much help. As for specific amounts...I think you could leave that up to countries to decide, as they have a better idea of their cars' average economy rates.

Low Gasoline Mileage Tax on Automobiles :mad: No way, thats like robbery

people could be able to drive where ever they want without worry on a tex on their gas mile-age

gass should be taxed less also because the rising costs are emptying are pockets it should be at a set rate and it stays at that rate no matter what :)

Gruenberg derives government revenue from petroleum tax. Are you honestly suggesting that we should ignore inflation entirely - currently at around3% on a GDP-basis in Gruenberg? If so, then I suspect our foreign minister, with holes in his shoes, may be knocking on your door in a few months, asking if you cud spare sm change mista.

Low Gasoline Mileage Tax on Automobiles :mad: No way, thats like robbery

people could be able to drive where ever they want without worry on a tex on their gas mile-age

gass should be taxed less also because the rising costs are emptying are pockets it should be at a set rate and it stays at that rate no matter what :)

If there was a tax on vehicles with low fuel economy, it would most likely cause people to start buying more fuel efficient vehicles. If there is a larger portion of the vehicle fleet having higher fuel economies, that means there will be less of a demand for gasoline, which would drive down the price as well as decrease emissions.

It should also be noted that this isn't about how far or how often people are driving, although that could be turned into a public transportation issue. This is about people chosing an economically efficient vehicle.

As far as gas prices, my opinion is that if someone shells out enough money to buy one of those 8-mpg road monstrosities, they should be prepared to pay for the fuel to drive it as well.

This could also work the other way - why not offer a rebate for owners of vehicles that have better than average fuel economy?

OOC: I would advise against using $ (or any other specific currency, for that matter). Otherwise... the national sovereigntists won't like it, plus it's a bit inflexible for developing nations but there's definitely some promise here. Good luck.

OOC: I would advise against using $ (or any other specific currency, for that matter). Otherwise... the national sovereigntists won't like it, plus it's a bit inflexible for developing nations but there's definitely some promise here. Good luck.
The dollar sign is, AFAIK, acceptable as a result of its use by nseconomy et al. But in things like this it should probably be avoided.