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by ignormies 525 days ago
Note that diesel is taxed nearly 40% higher than gasoline per gallon in the US. And shipping trucks use a lot more gallons of gas (total and per mile).

Should the rate be higher? Perhaps. But it's already a bit slanted towards vehicle weight based on fuel type and consumption.

Electric vehicles, and especially electric shipping trucks, are going to require finding new taxation sources.