Washington State Plans to Impose Green Fee on Electric Cars

The White House has already given many incentives to Americans who wish to choose a clean fuel vehicle as their mode of transport, so why would Washington State want to go against the trend?

Drivers within Washington State are already questioning the move, some saying that the possible actions of state congress could be due to those in power having a vested interest in oil and transport.

Washington State is a state that already imposes many taxes on everyday products and living that other states do not. It is also a known fact that many southern Washington State residents hop over the I-5 Bridge to grab fuel and products that may be slightly cheaper.

The move by Washington State will come as a big surprise to many people considering neighboring Oregon State is trying hard to canvass the idea of greener living and transport methods.

Washington is suffering from the economic climate recently after many skilled sector job losses and industry moving out of the state, so do need to find the extra revenue from somewhere. But looking to impose levies on environmentally friendly products could be pushing the bar to far on this occasion, and has sparked outrage with green activists.

One Washington State resident said today: "In a world which green issues need to be addressed in a sensible and more convicted way, where is the sense in disestablishing public confidence in turning to greener living?"

Those sentiments will be echoed by many who have already chosen to follow a greener lifestyle.

The 'Green Fee' will be being addressed over the coming weeks, and if successfully imposed by congress, could spell disaster for many car manufacturers who have committed to greener vehicles in Washington State.

"We do not want future electric vehicles ending up cluttering the showroom," said one car dealer in southern Washington.

It remains to be seen if congressmen from the state will go back on promises to make WA a greener place to live in the future. As the state moves forward with plans to introduce greener living, the question of taxing green products further can only be a backwards step, and could certainly have a reverse effect with the state population.