As fuel economy improves, leading to reduced consumption of gas/diesel, the amount of $$$ collected through gas tax will drop. It's not politically feasible for any politician to advocate for raising the price per gallon of gas. To tax it per miles driven makes a lot more sense, especially for Democratic politicians, who will say that it has less net effect on the pooooooor, because they drive less or don't even own a car.
I really think that this is the end game of the technology referred to in the article. Not that the .gov wouldn't see other "benefits" from it. Just think, you break the posted speed limit, you run a stop light, you get an E-ticket in your E-mail. Think of how this would enhance the revenue of states and localities. Less po-po on patrol to pay also saves them $$$.
Like any other infringement on our privacy, it really doesn't effect our daily lives, until you become a target of Big Brother. This makes it acceptable to most people, as they never expect to become a target.
I really think that this is the end game of the technology referred to in the article. Not that the .gov wouldn't see other "benefits" from it. Just think, you break the posted speed limit, you run a stop light, you get an E-ticket in your E-mail. Think of how this would enhance the revenue of states and localities. Less po-po on patrol to pay also saves them $$$.
Like any other infringement on our privacy, it really doesn't effect our daily lives, until you become a target of Big Brother. This makes it acceptable to most people, as they never expect to become a target.