The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents major automakers like General Motors and Toyota, is pushing to replace the gas tax with a single fee based on vehicle weight. Such a measure could disproportionately impact owners of pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles.
Trucks and SUVs typically use heavy-duty components to improve capability, often at the cost of added weight. EVs tend to be heavier than internal combustion vehicles because of their battery packs.
If approved, the proposal could impact a substantial share of U.S. drivers, especially given that full-size pickups like the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado remain among the country’s best-selling vehicles.
