RE: Altura - comparisons25 Sep 2018 23:08
I know I could be seen to be bias on this, not just through my SAV holding but also as an EV driver. However the way I see it is technology changes and government will adapt tax revenues accordingly. They just won't go for the approach 'oh we're going to lose out on £28bn per year so let's not do it'
IMO I expect there will be an increase in Pay as you Go road use charging.
Meaning that in heavily congested areas requiring more roads, support for road users (maintenance, police, accident/traffic management, etc) the cost will be higher, especially around busy periods.
Then in rural areas, where usage and required support is low but distance is high the costs will be small if anything, addressing one of the main penalties that hits rural areas under the current model.
Then add to this, saving coming from a reduction in illnesses currently cause by petrol fumes, etc. The overall benefit will probably outweigh the initial 'drop' in revenue.
Lastly, let's not forget.....SAV is not just Li...as has been shown over the last week in RNSs
Whilst the roads are still free to drive on and SAV are about 8p I enjoy adding about 200 shares each day I drive to London with the savings I'm making.