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SCDOT: Road money drops without higher electric car fees June 12, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The woman in charge of South Carolina roads is warning lawmakers that the growth in electric vehicles will mean a drop in how much the state has to spend on roads unless they make some changes. Electric cars don t pay the gas tax because they don t use gasoline and the $60 a year fee they pay the state is less than a third of the amount needed to match what regular vehicles pay, state Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall told lawmakers earlier this month. She said increasing the fee to $200 to $250 would put the state in line with many other Southern states and match the average miles driven per gallon of gasoline-powered vehicles, The Post and Courier of Charleston reported. ....
Checking Windows Compatibility Side-window vent visors don’t always play nice with power windows. These little window rain shields attach in two ways, either adhered to the upper door frame via two-sided tape; or inserted with metal clips into the channel that the window glass travels in. It’s the latter type that can cause problems with doors equipped with auto-reverse windows, which switch to opening when they encounter something blocking their travel, such as someone’s fingers. If the metal clips are too thick, the window will reverse direction when you try to close it. Check with your supplier to make sure they’re compatible with auto-reversing windows. ....