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France to Raise Pollution Tax on SUVs and Trucks to $22,240
- Parliament votes to boost levy on heavy, high-emission cars
- State also plans to lower incentives for electric vehicles
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France is taking aim at SUVs by raising a tax on heavier and more polluting vehicles, a measure that comes on top of tough new European rules being phased in next year to lower car emissions.
Under a law adopted by parliament this week, cars emitting carbon dioxide above a certain threshold will be subject to a 20,000 euros ($22,240) penalty in 2020, higher than the existing 12,500 euros. At the same time, the government is considering reducing cash incentives for the purchase of electric cars.