Government of Alberta looking to tax EVs

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In Canada, each province and territory taxes fuel at the pump to finance sectors in need. The imminent arrival of electric vehicles (EVs) is preoccupying many leaders, as several analysts believe they will replace heat engines in the not-so-distant future. In order to keep up a steady stream of revenue, the government of Alberta is toying with the idea of applying an 8% tax on the purchase of EVs.