"In California, aides to Governor Schwarzenegger have floated an idea in which these same MVEDRs could be enlisted to record mileage and thus impose an additional mileage tax on those drivers who drove greater distances between refuelings. In Oregon, a similar proposal calls for MVEDRs to include GPS transponders in order to tax cars only while driving within the state boundaries."
So if you work hard to improve your gas mileage, the state will increase your taxes! Might as well just put the pedal to the metal....
Most of the comments on this article are concerned about privacy violations. None of them cite actual violations. These devices are installed to help manufacturers improve their products, fight lawsuits, and provide better service to their customers.
Folks who're worried about their privacy should take it up with their legislators - asking them to determine who should own this data, how it is to be controlled, and what penalties should be available for violations.
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