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2023-08-13 Science & Technology

Techno-Hell: Utah and Oregon Now Require GPS Trackers on EVs in Lieu of Registration Fee, Tax Drivers by the Mile

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Posted by DarthVader 2023-08-13 14:16|| || Front Page|| [20 views ] Top

#1 It should be alright. The good people of Utah don’t commute long distances.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-08-13 14:56|| 2023-08-13 14:56|| Front Page Top

#2 "Citizen, the speed limit is 55mph. You have exceeded that for approximately 10 minutes. Your vehicle will be disabled in 10 minutes for a 30 minute relearning period. Please safely exit the freeway"

Posted by Frank G 2023-08-13 16:22|| 2023-08-13 16:22|| Front Page Top

#3 Well, well, well, what a shock. NOT.

Posted by DooDahMan 2023-08-13 16:32|| 2023-08-13 16:32|| Front Page Top

#4 Since they don't buy gas they don't pay the fuel tax that goes to roads. I don't see a problem.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2023-08-13 19:40|| 2023-08-13 19:40|| Front Page Top

#5 The best part of these GPS schemes is that your mileage is turned into Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Normally, creating PII is bad, but in this case it is good because we can charge taxes based on who you are exactly. Think of it like tax brackets. Plus, not only does the state have access to a greater pool of money, but there are lots of make-work jobs administering the program. Win-win, baby!

Posted by SteveS 2023-08-13 19:44|| 2023-08-13 19:44|| Front Page Top

#6 Actually makes sense. EV's are heavier than equal size internal combustion vehicles, and put more wear on the roads and infrastructure.
Most multi level parking garages aren't rated at carrying the weight of a deck full of EV's.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-08-13 20:02|| 2023-08-13 20:02|| Front Page Top

#7 Charging EV's by the mile is just the beginning.

Posted by DooDahMan 2023-08-13 20:29|| 2023-08-13 20:29|| Front Page Top

#8 "Your trip to a non-adjoining State has not been pre-cleared. Please return to your County of Residence"

Posted by Frank G 2023-08-13 20:32|| 2023-08-13 20:32|| Front Page Top

#9 "Honey, the car won't start."

"I told you to fuel up when we had the chance.....uh, oh, never mind."

Posted by DooDahMan 2023-08-13 20:33|| 2023-08-13 20:33|| Front Page Top

#10 "WARNING! The authorities are aware that your vehicle is too close to the border of the sovereign state of Florida (or Texas). You are hereby advised to return whence you came. When you see the notice "Welcome to Fulton County", then you can rest assured that no further action will be taken."

Posted by DooDahMan 2023-08-13 20:36|| 2023-08-13 20:36|| Front Page Top

#11 ed in texas is right: EVs are heavier and put more stress on roads and bridges. Plus, they don't pay gas taxes, which are - in theory anyway - earmarked to pay for roads and bridges.
The problem is when they track WHERE you go, not just how far.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2023-08-13 21:32|| 2023-08-13 21:32|| Front Page Top

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