California testing car tracking as possible gas tax replacement

Fox Business ^ | 5/24/24 | Daniella Genovese

[Dr. Sivana]

I’ve always believed this is the real reason behind the big fed gov push for EVs

Starting ibn 2026, ICE cars can be remotely disabled as well. It's about drunk driving, don'cha know?

[marktwain]

Actually pretty difficult to turn it off.

Only a software "switch". All that meta-data is stored and is accessible by federal agencies.

It cannot always be used in a court of law.

[V_TWIN]

“It’s about drunk driving, don’cha know?”

Yeah, that’ll be the party line......just like “a pandemic of the UN-vaccinated”

[Scrambler Bob]

So, will my 45 mpg smart car get the same tax per mile as an F-350 duelly?

Or, will they factor in vehicle weight and maybe size?

Gas tax sort of does that already, as the heavier vehicles generally get worse milage.

And of course by miles, not fuel, the pick up all the EVs.

[Scrambler Bob]

Even if you’re a passenger in a car they will tax you because you are still using the road.
= = =

So, swipe the phone of who ever has been causing you problems.

Put in in some long haul truck or bus, or the such.

Sit and wait for their bill to arrive.

[BobL]

“So, will my 45 mpg smart car get the same tax per mile as an F-350 duelly?”

For the first month or so...

[cherry]

What it does mean is if you are an essential worker you will be again,penalized.

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