The major problem I see with this is that it will make driving a less fuel efficient vehicle more affordable. Right now if I fill up with 10 gallons of gas and go 500 miles, I pay the same as the guy in the SUV next to me that puts 10 gallons in and goes 150 miles. That's encouragement for him to buy something more efficient.
This system will have me pay more than him for the same amount of gas, basically punishing me for using less gas per mile. Add to that that heavier vehicles put more wear on the road than lighter vehicles, and it becomes even more clear why this makes no sense.
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Patrick @ Dec 19th 2005 1:36AM
The major problem I see with this is that it will make driving a less fuel efficient vehicle more affordable. Right now if I fill up with 10 gallons of gas and go 500 miles, I pay the same as the guy in the SUV next to me that puts 10 gallons in and goes 150 miles. That's encouragement for him to buy something more efficient.
This system will have me pay more than him for the same amount of gas, basically punishing me for using less gas per mile. Add to that that heavier vehicles put more wear on the road than lighter vehicles, and it becomes even more clear why this makes no sense.