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Originally Posted by Racoon
Point 1 Cedars. Some countries in Europe Tax on the SIZE of the motor in your car. Thus promoting fuel economy, unlike here.
Speculation? YES! Speculate an economy without Oil!!  
The administration will feel the effects of this as people realize what a bunch of ill-intent a-holes they are. You are right on that.
Good for alternative fuels though  and about time...
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Interesting info on size tax. I did not know that was a part of the taxation in Europe. Link for those interested:
http://www.cfit.gov.uk/factsheets/02/index.htm
One has to be careful about encouraging tax of this kind, in my opinion. I remember a few years ago, primarily on the west coast, there was discussion on madating GPS type technology on cars to tax by miles driven. So someone driving a economy car would be charged equally with someone driving a 1 ton PU. I find this alarming for a few reasons, number one being smaller cars do not damage roadways the way heavier, bigger traffic does. Another reason is it negates some of the influence for people to drive better milage cars.
