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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has recently mentioned the need for a road user charge as part of the government's response to dwindling fuel excise income. This new measure is being justified as essential for maintaining and building roads, a claim met with skepticism by many experts and advocates. The driving forces behind this tax seem to be not only to plug budgetary gaps but also to respond to the anticipated market shift, with projections indicating that electric cars could comprise 97% of new vehicle sales by 2050.